Spiced Couscous with Raisins and Almonds Recipe

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Spiced Couscous with Raisins and Almonds
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  1. Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl. Soak raisins until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain water into large saucepan; reserve raisins. Add 2 tablespoons butter, wine, and saffron to pan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cover and cook until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix onion, reserved raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1261.33 Kcal (5281 kJ)
Calories from fat 960.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 106.7g 164%
Cholesterol 242.95mg 81%
Sodium 36.16mg 2%
Potassium 635.85mg 14%
Total Carbs 69.44g 23%
Sugars 3.9g 16%
Dietary Fiber 8.94g 36%
Protein 14.05g 28%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 10%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 150.1mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 311.22 Kcal (1303 kJ)
Calories from fat 236.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.33g 164%
Cholesterol 59.95mg 81%
Sodium 8.92mg 2%
Potassium 156.89mg 14%
Total Carbs 17.13g 23%
Sugars 0.96g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 36%
Protein 3.47g 28%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 10%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 38%
Iron 0.6mg 13%
Calcium 37mg 15%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 33.3
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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