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FRUITY COUSCOUS

5 from 1 vote
Alright, let’s talk about fruity couscous. Imagine the fluffy texture of couscous meeting the juicy burst of fresh fruits. Sound good? Trust me, once you try this recipe, you’ll wonder why you hadn’t introduced your taste buds to it sooner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Couscous: 1 cup that’s about 175g for metric lovers
  • Water: A good ol’ 1.5 cups or 350ml if you’re into that
  • Just a pinch of salt: 1/2 tsp 2.5ml should do
  • Olive oil: 2 generous tablespoons 30ml
  • Raisins: 1/4 cup roughly 40g
  • Some chopped dates: 1/4 cup again, about 40g
  • Apples diced up: 1/2 cup (say, 100g?)
  • Oranges diced too: 1/2 cup (another 100g)
  • Sliced almonds: About 1/4 cup 35g, give or take
  • Fresh mint leaves chopped finely: A good 2 tbsp (30ml)

Method
 

  1. Get that water boiling in your favorite medium-sized pot. When you see bubbles, sprinkle in the salt.
  2. Gently sprinkle the couscous, making sure it’s even.
  3. Turn down the fire and let the couscous soak up the water for about 5 minutes.
  4. Off the heat, then give the couscous a little fluff with your fork.
  5. Now, grab another pan, warm up the olive oil, and add the raisins, dates, apples, and oranges.
  6. Give those fruits a quick fry – think 3 to 4 minutes. We want them soft but still with some bite.
  7. Combine those fruits into the couscous pot.
  8. Throw in the almonds and mix everything up.
  9. Finally, a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves on top for a touch of green.

Notes

QUICK TIPS
For a cooler bite, pop the fruity couscous in the fridge for an hour.
If almonds aren’t your jam, go for roasted pecans or even walnuts.
Maybe switch to whole wheat couscous next time for a change.
BEST WAYS TO ENJOY
This fruity couscous is a winner alongside grilled chicken or maybe a piece of fish.
Going meat-free? Pair it with a chunky bean salad or even some roasted vegetables.
Honestly, it’s also great just by itself, especially for a light lunch.
What’s key here is the blend of grainy couscous and the sweetness from fruits. Just try it out and let the flavors dance on your palate.