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Red Onions Stuffed with Couscous and Apricots

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Red Onions Stuffed with Couscous and Apricots

Red onions stuffed with couscous and apricots - A fruity and spicy liaison

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Difficulty:
easy
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Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
ready in 50 min.
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Calories:
266
calories
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Nutritional values

Dried apricots are particularly high in potassium, which can lower blood pressure and has a calming effect. Fresh herbs provide antioxidants that protect our body cells from free radical damage.

If you do get some, it's best to use whole-grain couscous, which contains more fiber and minerals than the light-colored variety.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie266 cal.(13 %)
Protein7 g(7 %)
Fat6 g(5 %)
Carbohydrates40 g(27 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage8.3 g(28 %)
Vitamin A1.5 mg(188 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E1.7 mg(14 %)
Vitamin K22.1 μg(37 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin2.9 mg(24 %)
Vitamin B₆0.2 mg(14 %)
Folate18 μg(6 %)
Pantothenic acid0.5 mg(8 %)
Biotin5.6 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C14 mg(15 %)
Potassium640 mg(16 %)
Calcium73 mg(7 %)
Magnesium51 mg(17 %)
Iron2.6 mg(17 %)
Iodine29 μg(15 %)
Zinc1 mg(13 %)
Saturated fatty acids0.9 g
Uric acid62 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Complete sugar16 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
12 ozs Vegetable broth
4 ½ ozs Couscous
8 red onions
½ oz cilantro (0.5 Bunch)
¾ oz parsley
8 ozs Dried apricot
2 garlic cloves
2 Tbsps olive oil
1 generous pinch Organic lemon zest
salt
peppers
½ tsp ground Cumin
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Preparation steps

1.

Bring 9 ounces of broth to a boil, pour over the couscous, cover and let swell for 15 minutes.

2.

Meanwhile, cut a cap off each of the onions. Hollow out onions, leaving a wall at least 1/4-inch thick; coarsely chop the hollowed out part of the onions. Wash herbs, shake dry, and chop finely. Cut apricots into small pieces.

3.

Peel and chop the garlic. Heat oil in a frying pan. Sauté chopped onions and garlic in it for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add apricots, herbs and couscous, mix everything and season with lemon zest, salt, pepper and cumin.

4.

Salt the inside of hollowed out onions and pour in the couscous mixture, pressing down lightly. Place the onions in a baking dish and put the hats on. Pour in the remaining broth and cook everything in a preheated oven at 200 °C / 400 ˚F for 30 minutes.