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Sweet Couscous with Nuts and Dried Fruit (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Sweet Couscous with Nuts and Dried Fruit (Giada De Laurentiis)

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Ingredients:

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2 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
2 1/2 cups (about 1 lb) couscous
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted and skinned hazelnuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil , if desired

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cranberries, apricots, and cherries. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the couscous and remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid until the couscous has absorbed all of the cooking liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Using a fork, fluff the couscous to break up any lumps. Add the almonds and hazelnuts and toss. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet until completely cooled, about 10 minutes.
Transfer the couscous to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Serving Suggestion: Drizzle the couscous with 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil for a moister texture.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1515.83 Kcal (6346 kJ)
Calories from fat	325.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.2g	56%
Sodium	36.52mg	2%
Potassium	842.05mg	18%
Total Carbs	255.91g	85%
Sugars	29.85g	119%
Dietary Fiber	19g	76%
Protein	43.24g	86%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	149.5mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	293.83 Kcal (1230 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.02g	56%
Sodium	7.08mg	2%
Potassium	163.22mg	18%
Total Carbs	49.61g	85%
Sugars	5.79g	119%
Dietary Fiber	3.68g	76%
Protein	8.38g	86%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	3%
Iron	0.9mg	25%
Calcium	29mg	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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