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:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 cupwhole wheat couscous
    1 1/2 cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
    3 clovesgarlic, minced
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoonfresh rosemary, minced (optional)
    1/2 cupsliced almonds, lightly toasted
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/8 teaspoonground black pepper

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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

Serving Size

Calories

170

Total Fat

8g

Saturated Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

360mg

Total Carbohydrate

21g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

5g

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