Low Fat Couscous with Raisins
Elevate your side dishes with this Low Fat Couscous with Raisins—a light, flavorful recipe that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes, it combines fluffy couscous with naturally sweet raisins, aromatic spices like cinnamon and cumin, and a zesty finish of fresh parsley and lemon juice. A drizzle of olive oil ensures a moist texture while keeping the dish low in fat. Ideal as a quick, healthy lunch or a versatile side for grilled meats, this easy-to-make dish can be served warm or chilled for a refreshing salad option. With vibrant flavors and a wholesome ingredient list, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking nutritious and delicious recipes!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.5 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Step 2
Add 0.5 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon olive oil to the boiling water.
Step 3
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1 cup of couscous.
Step 4
Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes, allowing the couscous to absorb the water.
Step 5
After 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
Step 6
Add 0.5 cup of raisins to the fluffed couscous and stir gently to combine.
Step 7
Sprinkle 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon and 0.25 teaspoon of cumin over the couscous and toss to evenly distribute the spices.
Step 8
Add 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, then toss everything together until well mixed.
Step 9
Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt if needed.
Step 10
Serve warm as a side dish or allow to cool for a refreshing salad option.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (641.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 554.0 |
| Total Fat 14.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1519.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 103.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 52.8g | |
| Protein 9.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 113.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 760.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories