Dessert Couscous With Nuts

Couscous is a staple food in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine, and it can be enjoyed as a savory dish or as a sweet dessert like this one.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Dessert Couscous With Nuts

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Dessert, Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• 2 cup Water
• 4 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 cup Mixed nuts (e.g. almonds, pistachios, walnuts)
• 0.5 cup Dried fruits (e.g. raisins, dates, apricots)
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add couscous and salt, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and let couscous rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
3. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
4. In a small bowl, mix honey, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture over the couscous and toss to combine.
5. Add mixed nuts and dried fruits to the couscous and mix well.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 15g

Protein 5g10%

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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.