NOW Foods - Almond-Currant Couscous

Almond-Currant Couscous

Adapted from Almonds Are In!, www.almondsarein.com

This side dish goes well with sautéed or grilled boned, skinned chicken breasts or broiled salmon.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons NOW Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 ½ cups instant couscous

1/4 cup NOW Whole Raw Almonds

2 cups boiling water

1/2 cup Currants

1/4 cup sliced green onions

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add couscous and almonds; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes until grains are fragrant and heated through.

Turn off heat. In bowl, mix boiling water, currants, onions, cinnamon and salt; pour over couscous in skillet, cover with tight-fitting lid; set aside 20 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork before serving.

Yields 4 servings.

TO TOAST ALMONDS

Spread almonds in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350-degree oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until almonds are light brown; stir once or twice to ensure even browning. Almonds will continue to brown slightly after removing from oven.

Per serving for 4 servings:

Calories: 404

Fat: 11 g

Saturated Fat: 1.3 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 7.7 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9 g

Carbohydrates: 66 g

Protein: 11 g

Cholesterol: 0 g

Fiber: 6 g

Calcium: 56 mg

Magnesium: 60 mg

Sodium: 304 mg

Potassium: 345 mg

Vitamin E: 3.1 mg