Couscous with carrots and raisins

Votes: 2

Time: 25 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 251, total fat 5 G., saturated fats 1 G., proteins 6 G., carbohydrates 46 G., fiber 4 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 481 mg, sugar 10 G.

Cinnamon, raisins, currants, and carrots add a subtle sweetness to this Middle Eastern side dish. Toss the finished couscous with mint and cilantro for a refreshing twist and serve with grilled meat or poultry.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 long strips of lemon zest
3 cups lightly salted chicken or vegetable broth
0.5 cups of currant raisins
3 carrots, thinly sliced
1.5 cups couscous
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the cinnamon and lemon zest strips and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the broth, raisins, carrots, and 1 teaspoon of salt and bring to a simmer. Add the couscous.
Remove from heat, cover, and set aside until the couscous has absorbed all the liquid and softened, about 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the cilantro and mint.

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recipe / Calorie content of prepared meals / Main courses / Side dishes / Cereals, legumes / Vegetables and mushrooms / Carrot dishes / Carrot side dishes / Food Network - recipes / African cuisine

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