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Vegetable Couscous with Moroccan Pesto (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Vegetable Couscous with Moroccan Pesto (Food Network Kitchens)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and some stems)
1/2 cup fresh parsley ( stems reserved for couscous)
2 tbsp whole almonds
1/2 clove garlic
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter
kosher salt
1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 cinnamon stick
1 14 - oz can peeled tomatoes, halved
2 small carrots, cut into chunks
1 zucchini and/or 1 bunch swiss chard, chopped
1/3 cup raisins
freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat couscous

Directions:

Make the pesto: Combine the cilantro, parsley leaves, almonds and garlic in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt; process until smooth.
Prepare the vegetables for the couscous: Heat a wide heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the butter begins to brown. Add the onion. Tie the reserved parsley stems and cinnamon stick together with twine; add to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup water, carrots, zucchini and/or Swiss chard, raisins, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the parsley and cinnamon.
Meanwhile, cook the couscous as the label directs. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, season with salt and pepper and fluff with a fork. Top the couscous with the vegetables and pesto.
Per serving: Calories 525; Fat 29 g (Saturated 9 g); Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 1,364 mg; Carbohydrate 60 g; Fiber 11 g; Protein 11 g
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	493.49 Kcal (2066 kJ)
Calories from fat	260.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.96g	45%
Cholesterol	30.53mg	10%
Sodium	42.24mg	2%
Potassium	577.67mg	12%
Total Carbs	48.75g	16%
Sugars	5.67g	23%
Dietary Fiber	5.85g	23%
Protein	7.87g	16%
Vitamin C	30.1mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	56.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	163.28 Kcal (684 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.58g	45%
Cholesterol	10.1mg	10%
Sodium	13.98mg	2%
Potassium	191.14mg	12%
Total Carbs	16.13g	16%
Sugars	1.88g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.94g	23%
Protein	2.6g	16%
Vitamin C	10mg	50%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	13%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	18.8mg	6%

* 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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