Couscous with Dried Dates
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 244 calorie
- Total Fat
- 4 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 1 grams
- Cholesterol
- 2 milligrams
- Sodium
- 237 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 44 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 3 grams
- Protein
- 7 grams
- Sugar
- 8 grams
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Inactive: 5 min
- Cook: 5 min
Ingredients
1 cup water
1 cup chicken stock or broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped dried dates
1 cup quick-cooking couscous
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Bring the water, stock, and oil to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the dates followed by the couscous. Cover the pan tightly with a lid, remove from the heat, and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.