Couscous with Raisins
A simple couscous recipe that's both healthy and delicious. This flavorful and versatile Couscous with Raisins is the perfect side dish or vegan main course.
Servings: 4
Calories: 279kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 green onions
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Slice green onions, separating white from green.
- Preheat a saucepan on medium high heat.
- Add garlic, white part of the green onions and olive oil. Sauté for one minute until onion softens a bit.
- Add raisins, couscous and water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover and turn heat off.
- Fluff with a fork after 10 minutes.
- Serve topped with green part of the onions.
Notes
This recipe will serve 4 as a main course or up to 6 as a side dish. Nutrition facts are for a quarter of the recipe.
Eat warm or at room temperature.
Store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 57g | Protein: 9g | Total Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 94mg | Dietary Fiber: 6g | Total Sugars: 1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg | Includes Added Sugar: 0g