Spiced Prune Couscous
Is couscous the perfect side dish? In our humble opinion, the answer just might be a resounding "yes". Need proof? Try this Spiced California Prune Couscous from our friend Nik Sharma!
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp ground chipotle pepper
- ½ cup prunes chopped
- 2 TBSP sliced almonds
- 2 cups cooked pearl couscous
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 TBSP fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the garlic and chipotle and cook for another 45 seconds.
- Stir in the prunes and almonds and cook for 1 minute, until the prunes start to swell a little.
- Fold in the precooked couscous and season with the salt to taste.
- Add the lemon juice and fold in the parsley.
- Transfer to serving bowl and serve warm as a side.
Notes
Serve with fish, chicken or roast vegetables. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 311mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 635IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg