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Couscous with Almonds and Garlic
Serves 4 to 6
Time 10 min
This side dish makes a delicious stuffing for chicken breasts or roasted tomatoes or zucchini, too. For even more flavor, stir in a handful of dried raisins or currants.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Cook couscous in vegetable broth according to package instructions.
Meanwhile, sauté garlic in olive oil over very low heat for 1 minute.
Add rosemary, if using, and continue to sauté, stirring constantly for 1 minute more.
Stir in toasted almonds.
Remove from heat.
Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in the almond mixture.
Add salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 170 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 21g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 5g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced (optional)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper