Curried Couscous with Pine Nuts and Currants
Adapted from Cooking Light, June, 2004
Serves 4
| Ingredients |
| 1/4 cup vegetable broth |
| 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice |
| 1 Tbsp. NOW Real Food® Extra Virgin Olive Oil* |
| 1/2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger |
| ½ tsp. salt |
| 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper |
| 1 1/2 cups water |
| 1 cup NOW Real Food® Organic Whole Wheat Couscous* |
| 1/4 cup Dried Currants |
| 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed |
| 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper |
| 1/4 cup NOW Real Food® Pine Nuts* |
| 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions |
- Combine first 6 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.
- Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous, currants, and curry, then remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine couscous mixture, peas, bell pepper, pine nuts, and onions.
- Add broth mixture; toss gently to coat.
Calories: 315
Fat: 8.5g
Protein: 10.3g
Cholesterol: 0g
Calcium: 35mg
Sodium: 408mg
Fiber: 5.6g
Carbohydrate: 50.8g
Carbohydrate: 50.8g
*NOW items available at your local health food store








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