Fruited Couscous Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
3/4 cup warm water, divided
2 (14-oz) cans vegetable broth
2 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1 tbsp extravirgin olive oil
1 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

Directions:

Place currants, cherries, apricots, and orange juice in a medium bowl; add 1/4 cup water. Let stand 45 minutes, stirring twice. Drain well; discard orange juice mixture.
Bring 1/2 cup water and broth to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually stir in fruit mixture and couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork; place in a large bowl.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté 2 minutes. Add onions, parsley, and next 5 ingredients (through pepper) to couscous mixture; stir until well blended. Sprinkle with nuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	191.61 Kcal (802 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.48g	2%
Cholesterol	0.05mg	0%
Sodium	129.51mg	5%
Potassium	258.15mg	5%
Total Carbs	39.15g	13%
Sugars	9.07g	36%
Dietary Fiber	3.23g	13%
Protein	5.69g	11%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	15.9mg	88%
Calcium	31.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	186.1 Kcal (779 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.44g	2%
Cholesterol	0.05mg	0%
Sodium	125.79mg	5%
Potassium	250.73mg	5%
Total Carbs	38.03g	13%
Sugars	8.81g	36%
Dietary Fiber	3.14g	13%
Protein	5.53g	11%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	15.4mg	88%
Calcium	30.9mg	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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