HARVEST FRUIT COUSCOUS

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Fun and fruity with a great texture, this side dish is perfect for autumn!

Provided by Tryna P.

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

¾ cup water
1 tablespoon butter
⅔ cup couscous
2 persimmons, peeled and cut into cubes
1 apple, peeled and cut into cubes
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and liquid reserved
1 teaspoon honey
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Bring water and butter to a boil in a saucepan; remove from the heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Transfer couscous to a bowl and allow to cool, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir persimmons, apple, mandarin oranges, and 3 tablespoons reserved mandarin orange liquid into couscous; mix in honey. Stir walnuts and cinnamon into couscous; toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 19.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g