Couscous With Pistachios, Scallions and Currants Recipe

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Couscous With Pistachios, Scallions and Currants
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 pinches cinnamon
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pistachios
  • 2 tbsp parsley

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, cover currants with hot water. Let sit and plump for 15 minutes. In a saucepan heat the chicken broth and butter to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, make the dressing: whisk together the lemon juice, cinnamon and olive oil. When the couscous is done, transfer it to a bowl and break up the lumps with a fork. Drain currants and add to the couscous. Stir in the scallions, pistachios and parsley. Toss the couscous with the dressing and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 505.02 Kcal (2114 kJ)
Calories from fat 307.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.12g 52%
Cholesterol 15.27mg 5%
Sodium 331.12mg 14%
Potassium 396.9mg 8%
Total Carbs 41.36g 14%
Sugars 2.82g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4.69g 19%
Protein 9.22g 18%
Vitamin C 22.2mg 37%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 50.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 235.24 Kcal (985 kJ)
Calories from fat 143.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.89g 52%
Cholesterol 7.11mg 5%
Sodium 154.23mg 14%
Potassium 184.87mg 8%
Total Carbs 19.26g 14%
Sugars 1.31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 19%
Protein 4.29g 18%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 37%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 23.5mg 5%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.1
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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