From The Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cookbook by Debra Wasserman (VRG)
Moroccan couscous is enriched with dates, raisins, and almonds and spiced with cinnamon. This vegetarian low-fat side dish will delight the entire family.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup orange or other juice
- 1 cup instant couscous
- 1/4 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preparation:
Bring juice and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small pot. Remove from heat.Stir in couscous and allow to sit covered for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a separate pan, saute dates, raisins, almonds, and cinnamon in 1/2 cup water for 2 minutes. Add cooked couscous. Mix well and serve warm.
Per serving: 301 calories, 8 grams protein, 59 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 7 milligrams sodium.
Yield: 4 servings
Source
http://homecooking.about.com/od/vegetablerecipes/r/blv291.htm
