Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots

Name: Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup butter; 2 carrots, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 1.5 cups water; 1.5 cups uncooked couscous; 0.25 cup raisins

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I make this when I need a quick side dish for chicken or pork. If you make couscous (a Middle Eastern pasta) a pantry staple, you usually have all the ingredients on hand! Add other veggies (zucchini, corn, peas, etc.) to make it your own.

Recipe by Melissa Hamilton

Updated on April 3, 2019

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup butter
2 carrots, diced
1 onion, chopped
½ cup chicken broth
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked couscous
¼ cup raisins

Directions

Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the carrots and onion until the carrots begin to soften and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous, mixing well to avoid lumps, cover, and remove from the heat. Let the couscous stand covered until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the raisins, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264	Calories
8g	Fat
42g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 20mg	7%
Sodium 76mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 3mg	14%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 212mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.