Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
Prep time |
Cook time |
Yields |
Serving Size |
10 minutes |
20 minutes |
4 servings |
¾ C couscous |
1¼ C low-sodium chicken broth
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2 Tbsp raisins
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1 C whole-wheat couscous
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1 Tbsp fresh mint, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
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1 Tbsp unsalted sliced almonds, toasted
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1 medium orange, rinsed, for 1 Tbsp zest (use a grater to take a thin layer of skin off the orange)
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Directions
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1
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Combine chicken broth and raisins in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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2
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Add couscous, and return to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat.
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3
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Let the saucepan stand for about 5 minutes, until the couscous has absorbed all of the broth.
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4
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Meanwhile, toast almonds in the toaster oven on a foil-lined tray for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
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5
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Remove the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork. Gently mix in the mint, almonds, and orange zest. Serve immediately.
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This is a great recipe for older children to make themselves. Younger children can help measure ingredients and zest the orange.
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