Apple Mint Couscous

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon butter, in all
  • 1 cup peeled and finely chopped sweet apples
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus extra for garnish
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 ounces crumbled feta
  • Fresh rosemary

Instructions

  1. In a saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. When the butter is melted, add the apples, shallots, garlic, and mint.
  3. Saute for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the couscous and olive oil and saute for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the stock and bring to a boil, stirring for 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Stir in the remaining butter and remove from the heat.
  8. Cover and allow to sit for 2 minutes.
  9. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
  10. Fold in the feta cheese.
  11. Season with salt and pepper.
  12. Mound the couscous in the center of the platter.
  13. Lay the carved lamb over the couscous.
  14. Garnish with fresh rosemary and mint.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

872 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.7g 25% DV
Total Fat 65.4g 84% DV
Carbs 66.5g 24% DV
Fiber 16.8g 60% DV
Sugar 16.9g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10251mg 100% DV
Potassium 775.5mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 101.5mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 73.8mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 34.5mg 38% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 551mg 42% DV
Iron 10.4mg 58% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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