Sweet Honeyed Date Nut Couscous With Tahini Note Recipe

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Sweet Honeyed Date Nut Couscous With Tahini Note
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup couscous (real , not instant)
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom (or 2 pods)
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds

Directions:

  1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, and salt it a little. Add the tahini, cardamom and cinnamon blend it in, letting the flavors impart. Lower the heat and add the couscous, cover and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
  2. When the couscous is fully cooked, fluff it with a fork and drain any excess water.
  3. Put into a serving bowl and mix well with the chopped dates and almonds.
  4. Add the creamed honey and just stir and stir, like you're melting butter over rice. Sir like normal if using regular honey.
  5. Add extra cinnamon and cardamom to taste. Serve with hot mint tea and enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 420.15 Kcal (1759 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.77g 13%
Sodium 9.17mg 0%
Potassium 432.12mg 9%
Total Carbs 80.97g 27%
Sugars 41.58g 166%
Dietary Fiber 6.27g 25%
Protein 9.52g 19%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 71.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 360.92 Kcal (1511 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.54g 13%
Sodium 7.87mg 0%
Potassium 371.2mg 9%
Total Carbs 69.55g 27%
Sugars 35.72g 166%
Dietary Fiber 5.39g 25%
Protein 8.18g 19%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 61.8mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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