Soy-Free Couscous with Raisins
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and aromatic Soy-Free Couscous with Raisins, a simple yet flavor-packed dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Infused with warm cinnamon and earthy cumin, this recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory, thanks to plump raisins and a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice. Fluffy couscous is brought to life with the richness of olive oil and the freshness of chopped parsley, creating a side dish or light salad that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Naturally soy-free and made with wholesome ingredients, this quick and easy couscous is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or as a refreshing addition to any potluck table. Serve it warm for comforting flavors or chilled for a bright, summery twist! Keywords: soy-free couscous recipe, couscous with raisins, easy side dish, sweet and savory couscous, quick vegetarian recipes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Start by bringing 1.5 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
Step 2
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 1 cup of couscous, stirring to combine.
Step 3
Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and let the couscous sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the water.
Step 4
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
Step 5
Stir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the couscous, ensuring even coating.
Step 6
Add 0.5 cup of raisins, 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon of cumin, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of pepper to the couscous and mix well.
Step 7
Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and fold it into the couscous.
Step 8
Squeeze about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the couscous and stir to combine.
Step 9
Serve warm as a side dish or chilled as a refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (670.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 683.7 |
| Total Fat 28.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1520.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 104.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 53.2g | |
| Protein 9.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 114.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 797.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories