Fruit and Nut Couscous Stuffing Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups vegetable broth
2 1/2 cups couscous
1 cup golden raisin
5 tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
1 bunch celery , thinly sliced crosswise and leafy greens finely chopped separately
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 lemon, grated peel and juice of
salt and pepper

Directions:

In a large saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
Stir in couscous, cover the pan, and remove from heat.
Let sit until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Stir in the raisins and cover.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Add the walnuts and cook, stirring, until toasted, about 5 minutes.
Transfer to a plate.
Melt the 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced celery and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in lemon peel and juice; season with salt and pepper.
Stir the cooked vegetables, celery leaves, and walnuts into the couscous.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	543.71 Kcal (2276 kJ)
Calories from fat	210.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.4g	36%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	491.56mg	20%
Potassium	561.32mg	12%
Total Carbs	72.55g	24%
Sugars	15.16g	61%
Dietary Fiber	6.63g	27%
Protein	15.47g	31%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	60.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	240.58 Kcal (1007 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.36g	36%
Cholesterol	8.85mg	7%
Sodium	217.51mg	20%
Potassium	248.37mg	12%
Total Carbs	32.1g	24%
Sugars	6.71g	61%
Dietary Fiber	2.93g	27%
Protein	6.85g	31%
Vitamin C	2mg	7%
Iron	1.1mg	14%
Calcium	26.9mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

12

Points
15

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

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