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Tunisian Farka (Breakfast Pasta from North Africa) Recipe

Tunisian Farka (Breakfast Pasta from North Africa) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 2/3 cups couscous (about 1 lb)
2 2/3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped toasted mixed nuts (such as walnuts , blanched almonds , hazelnuts , pistachios
1 (8 oz) box pitted dates , cut into pieces
2 cups milk, hot
additional sugar

Directions:

Place couscous in large bowl. Bring 2 2/3 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar and oil to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour mixture over couscous and stir until well blended. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with fork to separate grains. Mix nuts and dates into couscous.
Transfer couscous to 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Cool. Cover with foil. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
Preheat oven to 350°F Bake couscous until heated through, about 20 minutes. Spoon into bowls.
Serve, passing hot milk and additional sugar separately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	515.52 Kcal (2158 kJ)
Calories from fat	195.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.74g	33%
Cholesterol	5mg	2%
Sodium	38.12mg	2%
Potassium	397.14mg	8%
Total Carbs	67.91g	23%
Sugars	15.94g	64%
Dietary Fiber	6.07g	24%
Protein	14.44g	29%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	113.3mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	212.25 Kcal (889 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.95g	33%
Cholesterol	2.06mg	2%
Sodium	15.7mg	2%
Potassium	163.51mg	8%
Total Carbs	27.96g	23%
Sugars	6.56g	64%
Dietary Fiber	2.5g	24%
Protein	5.95g	29%
Iron	0.7mg	9%
Calcium	46.7mg	11%

* 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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