COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups boiling water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Put the raisins in a small bowl and cover with lukewarm water. Soak for about 20 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and add the onion. Cook and stir until wilted but not brown. Add the boiling water, raisins, lemon juice and cumin. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat and add the couscous. Add salt. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 250, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 398 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Adrianah Gomez
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This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal.


Its Tanim
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Solomon Favour
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and filling meal.


Zainab Miss
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a success.


Bulelani Stemela
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Kobi Oria
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I added some chopped fresh parsley to the dish, and it really brightened up the flavor.


Maylee H
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I'm not a big fan of raisins, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still delicious!


Sahadat Hossain
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


JEFRY RICARDO
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


ISI GAMING FF
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I used some leftover broccoli and carrots, and they worked perfectly.


Mahram Khan
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The sweetness of the raisins, the crunch of the almonds and pine nuts, and the savory flavor of the couscous all come together perfectly.


Patricia Butts
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This was my first time making couscous, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time.


Shahd Reda
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Alex Soko
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the raisins added a nice sweetness. I also liked the addition of the almonds and pine nuts, which gave the dish a nice crunch.