Middle Eastern Sweet Couscous Recipe

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Middle Eastern Sweet Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 315°F Spread nuts on a baking sheet and bake about 5 minutes, until lightly golden. Allow to cool, then coarse chop.
  2. Place in a bowl with the chopped apricots and toss to combine.
  3. Place the couscous and sugar in a bowl and cover with 1 cup boiling water. Stir well then add the butter and a pinch of salt. Stir until the butter melts, then cover with a dish towel and set aside for 10 minutes.
  4. Fluff with a fork, then add the nuts & apricots, toss gently.
  5. The couscous can be served just like this, on a platter with the meat, or in a bowl. Some prefer it served in small bowls, sprinkled with the cinnamon and a little hot milk. This way it can be a dessert or a breakfast dish, much like we enjoy cream of wheat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 626.75 Kcal (2624 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.71g 41%
Cholesterol 53.3mg 18%
Sodium 50.34mg 2%
Potassium 538.69mg 11%
Total Carbs 85.3g 28%
Sugars 35.92g 144%
Dietary Fiber 6.09g 24%
Protein 14.77g 30%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 149.7mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 281.49 Kcal (1179 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.99g 41%
Cholesterol 23.94mg 18%
Sodium 22.61mg 2%
Potassium 241.94mg 11%
Total Carbs 38.31g 28%
Sugars 16.13g 144%
Dietary Fiber 2.74g 24%
Protein 6.63g 30%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 67.2mg 15%

* 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

  • 14
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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