Golden Couscous with Currants & Scallions
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From EatingWell: March/April 1996, The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)Quick-cooking couscous transforms into a fragrant and colorful side dish with just a few staple ingredients.
4 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/3 cups whole-wheat couscous
- 1/2 cup currants
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
- Place water, lemon juice, oil, salt and turmeric in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and currants. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork and stir in scallions. Season with salt.
Nutrition
Per serving : 231 Calories; 4 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 46 g Carbohydrates; 6 g Protein; 6 g Fiber; 297 mg Sodium; 73 mg Potassium
2 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat