Couscous With Raisins and Red Peppers
- Total Time
- About 15 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓cup finely chopped onions
- ½cup sweet red peppers cut into small cubes
- 1¼cups boiling water
- ⅓cup raisins
- ⅛teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼teaspoon ground cumin
- ½teaspoon grated orange rind
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1cup quick couscous
- 1tablespoon butter
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
266 calories; 7 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 46 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 393 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a saucepan with a tight lid, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and red peppers, and cook and stir until wilted. Do not brown. Add the water, raisins, cinnamon, cumin, orange rind, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Step 2
Remove from the heat, add the couscous and stir well. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover, add the butter and fluff well with a fork. Serve with the tuna.
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