Couscous with Dried Cherries

Couscous is a staple food in North African and Middle Eastern cuisines and is traditionally made by rolling semolina wheat into small granules.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Couscous with Dried Cherries

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried Cherries
• ¹⁄₄ cup Parsley
• ¹⁄₄ cup Almonds
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 cup Water

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring water, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to a boil.
2. Add couscous to the boiling mixture, cover the saucepan, and remove from heat. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a serving bowl.
4. Add dried cherries, parsley, and almonds to the couscous. Mix well.
5. Serve the couscous with dried cherries warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 15g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.