Couscous with Almonds Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup carrot, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
1 cup green beans, cut into 1 & quot ,pieces
1/3 cup red onion, sliced
1/3 cup raisins
2 tbsp almonds, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill

Directions:

Put couscous in a large bowl and cover with boiling water.
Cover and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice to fluff.
Steam carrots, pepper and green beans until tender crisp.
Add vegetables to couscous.
Gently stir in onions, raisins and almonds, In a separate bowl, whisk oil, orange and lemon juice, cinnamon, parsley and dill.
Pour dressing over couscous mixture, cover bowl and chill for 2 hours.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	160.95 Kcal (674 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.63g	9%
Sodium	14.25mg	1%
Potassium	189.53mg	4%
Total Carbs	24.4g	8%
Sugars	2.32g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.41g	10%
Protein	3.75g	8%
Vitamin C	22mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	4.8mg	27%
Calcium	26.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	142.32 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.98g	9%
Sodium	12.6mg	1%
Potassium	167.6mg	4%
Total Carbs	21.58g	8%
Sugars	2.05g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	10%
Protein	3.32g	8%
Vitamin C	19.4mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	12%
Iron	4.3mg	27%
Calcium	23.2mg	3%

* 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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