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Cous Cous with Almonds

Cous Cous with Almonds

and warm spices
30 min., ready in 40 min.
Time:
470
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
79 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
4 Tbsps raisins
1 organic Orange (juiced)
¾ cup slivered almonds
1 ⅔ cups instant Couscous
Cardamom
Cumin
cinnamon
cayenne pepper
2 ½ cups vegetable stock
2 Tbsps butter
1 Tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation
1.
Soften the raisins in the orange juice and dry roast the almonds until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2.
Mix the couscous with a pinch of all the spices and add the boiling stock. Stir well and leave to steep for around 10 min. Then stir with a fork to loosen the granules.
3.
Heat the butter until it foam and fry the raisins for 1 min. Mix the raisins, almonds and mint into the couscous and serve.
Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie470 cal.(22 %)
Protein14 g(14 %)
Fat22 g(19 %)
Carbohydrates52 g(35 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage8.3 g(28 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Cous cous is a low calorie grain that is a perfect addition to any meal. It is very neutral but it adapts to any meal you are serving it with and tastes wonderful with the addition of spices and nuts. This dish will provide you with fiber, nutrients, and protein, making it a great addition to your diet. 

Even smarter

Even smarter

Serve this with some grilled chicken and a salad for a more well rounded meal. 

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