Couscous With Cashews And Raisins Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp butter
1 generous cup raw shelled cashews
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 large onion finely diced
2 generous pinches whole cumin seed
350 ml dried couscous
375 ml water
salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup parsley, finely chopped

Directions:

Heat the butter on low in a saucepan large enough to hold the couscous and water
Add the cashews and cook, stirring occasionally until nicely browned.
Your butter may turn brown while doing this, don’t worry as long as it doesn’t turn horribly black.
When the nuts are browned, remove from them from the pan, leaving the butter.
Add the olive oil, onions, and cumin and continue cooking on low heat until the onions are browning around the edges, about 10 minutes or so. (Eat a handful of cashews or so while you cook the onions.)
Add the couscous and stir.
Add the water, raisins, and healthy pinch of salt, bring to a simmer.
Cover and turn off. After 15 minutes use a fork to fluff the couscous, which should be cooked.
Add the parsley and gently stir in.
Check for salt, correct if needed and serve.
Feel free to use almonds or pine nuts instead of the cashews and substitute another herb such as dill according to your taste. Also, the raisins make the dish somewhat sweet, chopped dried apricots are nice if you prefer a sour flavouring.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	472.88 Kcal (1980 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.2g	19%
Cholesterol	15.27mg	5%
Sodium	29.75mg	1%
Potassium	558.7mg	12%
Total Carbs	84.03g	28%
Sugars	0.9g	4%
Dietary Fiber	6.91g	28%
Protein	10.26g	21%
Vitamin C	23.3mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	63mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	192.95 Kcal (808 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.98g	19%
Cholesterol	6.23mg	5%
Sodium	12.14mg	1%
Potassium	227.97mg	12%
Total Carbs	34.29g	28%
Sugars	0.37g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.82g	28%
Protein	4.19g	21%
Vitamin C	9.5mg	39%
Iron	1.1mg	15%
Calcium	25.7mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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