Couscous with Walnuts and Dried Fruit

Name: Couscous with Walnuts and Dried Fruit
Yield: Serves 4; 3/4 cup per serving
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water; 3/4 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous; Grated zest of 1 medium lime; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred); 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium green onion, finely chopped; 8 dried apricot halves, diced; 3 tablespoons golden raisins; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, dry-roasted; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

January 26, 2012

A just-right blend of sweet and tart, this salad is a great accompaniment to Curried Chicken Kebabs with Yogurt Dipping Sauce (page 138) or Pork Chops with Herb Rub (page 196). Spoon the salad onto leaves of butter lettuce or radicchio for an especially attractive presentation.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4; 3/4 cup per serving

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups water

3/4 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous

Grated zest of 1 medium lime

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 medium garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)

1 medium red bell pepper, diced

1 medium green onion, finely chopped

8 dried apricot halves, diced

3 tablespoons golden raisins

2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, dry-roasted

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring the water just to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Lightly fluff with a fork
Step 2
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, cumin, and garlic. Whisk in the oil.
Step 3
Add the couscous, tossing gently. Add the remaining ingredients, tossing gently. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 298
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Total fat: 10.0g
Step 7
Saturated: 1.5g
Step 8
Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 3.0g
Step 10
Monounsaturated: 5.5g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 8mg
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Carbohydrates: 49g
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Fiber: 7g
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Sugars: 10g
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Protein: 8g
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Calcium: 37mg
Step 18
Potassium: 315mg
Dietary Exchanges
Step 19
2 starch
Step 20
1 fruit
Step 21
1 1/2 fat

American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook, 4th Edition

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