COUSCOUS WITH HONEYED ALMONDS AND LEMON

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Couscous with Honeyed Almonds and Lemon image

Try this side dish with a Mediterranean style marinated chicken.

Provided by PJKRAVITZ

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup blanched slivered almonds
1 tablespoon honey
2 cups water
1 (8.8 ounce) package Israeli couscous
2 teaspoons lemon zest
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat until the nuts just began to brown. Stir in the honey making sure to coat the nuts. Spread the mixture on tin foil to cool; when the almonds have cooled completely break into small pieces.
  • Bring water to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in the almonds, lemon zest, and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 7.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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