Nutty Whole Wheat Couscous Pilaf

Couscous is a staple food in many North African and Middle Eastern countries and is often served with meat or vegetable stews.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Nutty Whole Wheat Couscous Pilaf

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Whole wheat couscous
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• ¹⁄₄ cup Almonds
• ¹⁄₄ cup Pistachios
• ¹⁄₄ cup Dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
2. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté until softened.
4. Stir in whole wheat couscous and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
5. Pour the boiling vegetable broth over the couscous and stir well.
6. Cover the saucepan and remove from heat. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in almonds, pistachios, dried cranberries, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
8. Serve warm as a main dish or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

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.