Couscous with Raisins

Ingredients

• ¼ cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 ½ cups boiling water
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
• Salt to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    247 calories; 6 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 42 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 10 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Put the raisins in a small bowl and cover with lukewarm water. Soak for about 20 minutes. Drain.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and add the onion. Cook and stir until wilted but not brown. Add the boiling water, raisins, lemon juice and cumin. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat and add the couscous. Add salt. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork.

30 minutes