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Turmeric Spiced Couscous

Turmeric Spiced Couscous

with Almonds and Figs
25 min., ready in 30 min.
Time:
272
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
84 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
1 Tbsp chopped almonds
4 dried Figs
2 tsps olive oil
1 stalk cinnamon
2 Cardamom
1 tsp Turmeric
½ cup vegetable stock
3 ozs Couscous
salt
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Preparation
1.
Turmeric Spiced Couscous preparation step 1

Toast almonds in a pan, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned, Transfer to a plate. Wipe pan clean with a paper towel.

2.
Turmeric Spiced Couscous preparation step 2

Cut figs into fine dice. 

3.
Turmeric Spiced Couscous preparation step 3

Heat the olive oil in pan. Add cinnamon stick and cardamom pods and sauté briefly, just until fragrant.

4.
Turmeric Spiced Couscous preparation step 4

Sprinkle in turmeric, pour in the broth and bring to a boil.

5.
Turmeric Spiced Couscous preparation step 5

Add figs and stir in couscous. Return to a boil, remove from heat, cover and let stand until couscous is tender, about 7 minutes.

6.
Turmeric Spiced Couscous preparation step 6

Fluff couscous with a fork. If you prefer, you can leave the spices in the couscous, otherwise remove cardamom and cinnamon stick. Fold in almonds, season with salt and serve.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie272 cal.(13 %)
Protein7 g(7 %)
Fat9 g(8 %)
Carbohydrates39 g(26 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage6 g(20 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

The sweet figs and almonds in this couscous provide lots of flavor and satiating fiber, as well as magnesium, which strengthens muscles and nerves.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Dried figs are often covered with a white layer of crystallized sugar. This is not a defect, but a sign of good, natural quality.

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