Almond and Date Couscous

Name: Almond and Date Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toasted almonds chopped; 1/2 cup chopped dates; 1 10-ounce package instant Couscous; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt

ToqueandScalpel • Jan 27, 2015 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)Comment Jump to Recipe

Lamb meatballs — MEDITERRANEAN LAMB MEATBALLS WITH POMEGRANATE

This simple couscous recipe is great with any meal and it comes together in minutes. You will love how it tastes under pomegranate flavored meatballs.

Almond and Date Couscous

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

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Ingredients

1/2 cup toasted almonds chopped
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 10-ounce package instant Couscous
2 cups water
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Place couscous in 8x8x2 inch baking pan.
In medium saucepan, combine water, olive oil, salt; bring to a boil.
Pour liquid over couscous. Cover with plastic wrap. Let stand 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with fork. Stir in dates and almonds; serve immediately.
Serve with Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze.

Category: RecipesSide Dishes

Cuisine: Middle Eastern · Israeli

Holidays: PurimTu Bishvat

Diets: Pareve

Styles: Kid-FriendlyQuick & Easy