Dessert Couscous With Nuts Recipe

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Dessert Couscous With Nuts
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spread the nuts on a baking tray and bake for about 5 minutes (until slightly golden).
  2. Allow to cool, then roughly chop and place in a bowl. Mix the chopped apricots in with the nuts.
  3. Put the couscous, cinnamon, and caster sugar in a large bowl then pour in the water & milk, stir well. Add the butter and a pinch of salt, stir until the butter melts.
  4. Cover with a towel and set aside for 10 minutes. Fluff the grains with a fork then stir in half the nut & fruit mixture.
  5. To Serve: Pile the warm couscous in the center of a platter. Arrange the remaining nut mixture over the couscous & arrange fresh mint along the outside.
  6. To Garnish: Combine the confectioners sugar and the cinnamon in a small bowl and serve separately for sprinkling.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 271.86 Kcal (1138 kJ)
Calories from fat 19.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.18g 3%
Cholesterol 4.5mg 1%
Sodium 46.65mg 2%
Potassium 172.94mg 4%
Total Carbs 56.26g 19%
Sugars 24.31g 97%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 11%
Protein 6.98g 14%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 69.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 190.95 Kcal (799 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.53g 3%
Cholesterol 3.16mg 1%
Sodium 32.77mg 2%
Potassium 121.47mg 4%
Total Carbs 39.52g 19%
Sugars 17.08g 97%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 11%
Protein 4.9g 14%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 49.1mg 7%

* 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

  • 5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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