Spiced Couscous

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon clove, ground
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Toast and chop cashews or pistachios.
  2. Melt 1/4 c butter in medium saucepan over low heat.
  3. Add spices and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add stock and currants.
  5. Can be prepared 4 hours ahead, bring to boil.
  6. Mix in couscous and 2 tbsps.
  7. butter.
  8. Cover and remove from heat.
  9. Let stand 5 minutes.
  10. Fluff with fork; season with salt.
  11. Transfer couscous to bowl, add nuts and toss well.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

605 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.1g 18% DV
Total Fat 45.1g 58% DV
Carbs 47.2g 17% DV
Fiber 8.4g 30% DV
Sugar 7.8g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9868.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 548mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 76.8mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3mcg
Vitamin C 50.6mg 56% DV
Calcium 175.5mg 14% DV
Iron 5.9mg 33% DV

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

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