Fruity Couscous

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 3 cups couscous
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots
  • 7 oz red seedless grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • None None FOR THE LEMON DRESSING
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Bring stock to the boil in medium saucepan.
  2. Combine couscous and hot stock in large heatproof bowl; cover. Let stand about 5 mins or until liquid is absorbed, fluffing with fork occasionally.
  3. For the lemon dressing, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl. Season to taste.
  4. Add remaining ingredients to couscous. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

542 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.9g 32% DV
Total Fat 39.2g 50% DV
Carbs 41.1g 15% DV
Fiber 13.2g 47% DV
Sugar 7.1g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 268mg 12% DV
Potassium 2042.3mg 43% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 154.5mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 92.3mg 100% DV
Calcium 171mg 13% DV
Iron 15.6mg 86% DV

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

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