Fruited Israeli Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 tsp salt
3 (14-oz) cans fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
2 1/2 cups uncooked israeli couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 minutes. Stir in currants, apricots, salt, broth, and cinnamon sticks; bring to a boil. Add couscous, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Let couscous mixture stand 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks. Stir in cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	79.41 Kcal (332 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.16g	5%
Cholesterol	1.69mg	1%
Sodium	254.51mg	11%
Potassium	152.97mg	3%
Total Carbs	12.29g	4%
Sugars	7.98g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	5%
Protein	1.67g	3%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	16.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	96.26 Kcal (403 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.83g	5%
Cholesterol	2.05mg	1%
Sodium	308.49mg	11%
Potassium	185.42mg	3%
Total Carbs	14.89g	4%
Sugars	9.67g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.55g	5%
Protein	2.02g	3%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	20.4mg	2%

* 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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