Golden Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp olive oil
3 medium onions, finely chopped (or use 2 large onion)
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fresh minced garlic (optional)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tsp turmeric
2 tsp cumin
1 -2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
3 cups couscous
6 cups hot low sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup currants
1/2 cup slivered almonds
seasoning salt

Directions:

Bring the broth to a boil; cover with a lid to keep hot; set aside.
In a large skillet melt the butter with oil over medium-high heat.
Add in chopped onions with 1 teaspoon brown sugar; sauté stirring until light golden brown (about 15 minutes).
Add in the garlic, cayenne, turmeric, cumin and ground black pepper; stir for 2 minutes.
Add in couscous and stir until coated with the onion mixture.
Mix in the hot broth and currants; cover with a lid.
Remove from heat and let stand for about 10-15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork then mix in the almonds, then season with salt and more ground black pepper if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	442.33 Kcal (1852 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.04g	26%
Cholesterol	11.45mg	4%
Sodium	66.13mg	3%
Potassium	453.92mg	10%
Total Carbs	60.46g	20%
Sugars	3.28g	13%
Dietary Fiber	5.76g	23%
Protein	14.78g	30%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	69mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	138.43 Kcal (580 kJ)
Calories from fat	48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.33g	26%
Cholesterol	3.58mg	4%
Sodium	20.7mg	3%
Potassium	142.06mg	10%
Total Carbs	18.92g	20%
Sugars	1.03g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.8g	23%
Protein	4.62g	30%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	13%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	21.6mg	7%

* 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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