MINT COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS

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This is a recipe for those who enjoy Morrocan inspired dishes and/or those who favor mint. It's lovely along with chicken or shrimp.

Provided by Annacia

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water, boiling
8 mint herbal tea bags
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

Steps:

In a saucepan, add water and tea bags, steep for 10 minutes.
Remove tea bags; add olive oil, salt and combine until mixed.
In a large bowl, place couscous and cover with mint tea mixture.
Cover and let stand about 20 minutes.
Remove cover and fluff with a fork; add raisins, almonds and fresh mint. Toss well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 591, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 11.1, Protein 7.5

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