SWEET COUSCOUS WITH NUTS AND DATES

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Categories     Nut     Breakfast     Dessert     Bake     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Dried Fruit     Date     Healthy     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 2/3 cups couscous (about 1 pound)
2 2/3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped toasted mixed nuts (such as walnuts, blanched almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios and pine nuts)
1 8-ounce box pitted dates, cut into pieces
2 cups milk, hot
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Place couscous in large bowl. Bring 2 2/3 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar and oil to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour mixture over couscous and stir until well blended. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with fork to separate grains. Mix nuts and dates into couscous. Transfer couscous to 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Cool. Cover with foil. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake couscous until heated through, about 20 minutes. Spoon into bowls. Serve, passing hot milk and additional sugar separately.

Eric Holmes
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious.


Jordyn Phillips
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I would have preferred a simpler version.


fhtl0
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This was my first time making sweet couscous and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Up roy
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind! It's so delicious and flavorful.


Aisha Hashoum
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Nasurallaha khan
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This is the best sweet couscous recipe I've ever tried! It's so flavorful and aromatic.


Md Mojid
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I was disappointed with the flavor of this dish. It was bland and lacked any real depth.


KM KING
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Issac Rodriguez
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The couscous was a bit dry. I would recommend adding more liquid, such as broth or water.


Camila Meraz
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I absolutely love this recipe! It's my go-to dish when I'm entertaining guests.


Deronta Jamison
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I found the dish to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar or honey.


Isaac Badu
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the unique flavor combination.


Kamara Isatu
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the addition of orange zest.


cpo ia
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I've made this recipe several times for my family and they love it! It's a great way to use up leftover couscous.


Mohammad mubarok hossain
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This sweet couscous dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of nuts, dates, and spices created a flavorful and aromatic dish that was perfect for a summer potluck.