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Ingredients
- 1 c. Couscous
- 1 c. Water
- 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c. Pine Nuts
- 1 stalk Celery, Diced
- 1 x Scallion, Minced
- 2 Tbsp. Fresh Parsley, Minced
- 1/3 c. Currants
- 1/4 c. Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 3 dsh Warm Pepper Sauce
Directions
- In large bowl, stir together couscous and water. Let stand, covered, till liquid is completely absorbed, 5 - 10 min. Toss lightly with a fork.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat extra virgin olive oil. Add in pine nuts, slivered almonds or possibly raw cashews and saute/fry till golden. Prepare remaining salad ingredients. In a small bowl, combine salad ingredients. When couscous has softened, toss in nuts, celery, scallion, parsley and currents or possibly raisins. Add in dressing and toss again. Garnish with minced chives. Serve immediately or possibly allow to cold.
- Variations:*substitute cooked rice for couscous
- *in the dressing, substitute 2 tsp curry pwdr for the cinnamon and turmeric
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 159g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 318 | |
| Calories from Fat 110 | 35% |
| Total Fat 12.69g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 1.48g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium 287mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 45.5g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 8.94g | 6% |
| Protein 7.18g | 11% |
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