Couscous with Honeyed Almonds and Lemon Recipe

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Couscous with Honeyed Almonds and Lemon
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (8.8 oz) package israeli couscous
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • salt to taste

Directions:

  1. Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat until the nuts just began to brown. Stir in the honey making sure to coat the nuts. Spread the mixture on tin foil to cool; when the almonds have cooled completely break into small pieces.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in the almonds, lemon zest, and salt.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 49.65 Kcal (208 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.44g 5%
Sodium 16.45mg 1%
Potassium 41.63mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.31g 1%
Sugars 3.21g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 2%
Protein 1.31g 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 22.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 52.31 Kcal (219 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.62g 5%
Sodium 17.33mg 1%
Potassium 43.87mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.54g 1%
Sugars 3.38g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 2%
Protein 1.38g 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 23.6mg 2%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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