Dried Cherry Couscous
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Course : Couscous
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

10 ounces couscous
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large carrot
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium yellow bell pepper
1 medium green bell pepper
1 bunch fresh chives -- or
1 cup chopped green onions -- for garnish
1/2 pound dried cherries
 

Preparation:

Prepare the couscous according to package directions, substituting chicken broth or stock for the water. In the olive oil, saute the carrots, peppers and chives for about 3 minutes. Toss with the cooked couscous, dried cherries, salt and pepper. Be careful not to over mix. Keep warm and arrange on the same platter as the cooked turkey.

* Couscous is pellet-sized pasta, available in 10-ounce boxes. ** If dried cherries are not available, raisins can be substituted. Recipe from Chef Jerry Nottage of the Houston Medallion Hotel, published in the Houston Post, November 10, 1993.

 

Nutritional Information:

337 Calories (kcal); 18g Total Fat; (48% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 37g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 14mg Sodium