COUSCOUS WITH WALNUTS AND DRIED FRUIT

Couscous with Walnuts and Dried Fruit image

Yield Serves 4; 3/4 cup per serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
Grated zest of 1 medium lime
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 medium garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium green onion, finely chopped
8 dried apricot halves, diced
3 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, dry-roasted
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring the water just to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Lightly fluff with a fork
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, cumin, and garlic. Whisk in the oil.
Add the couscous, tossing gently. Add the remaining ingredients, tossing gently. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
(Per serving)
Calories: 298
Total fat: 10.0g
Saturated: 1.5g
Trans: 0.0g
Polyunsaturated: 3.0g
Monounsaturated: 5.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 8mg
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 7g
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 8g
Calcium: 37mg
Potassium: 315mg
Dietary Exchanges
2 starch
1 fruit
1 1/2 fat