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
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Nutritional Information
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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. -
4 servings
Preparation
- Put the raisins in a small bowl and cover with lukewarm water. Soak for about 20 minutes. Drain.
- 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
Dining and Cooking