Couscous With Carrots, Walnuts, and Raisins
Cuisine
Indian
,
Middle Eastern
Servings
Prep Time
4
5
minutes
Cook Time
12
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
5
minutes
Cook Time
12
minutes
Ingredients
1
cup
couscous (try whole-wheat couscous)
1
teaspoon
olive oil
2
tablespoons
walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1/8
teaspoon
black pepper
1/2
teaspoon
pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
11/3
cup
water
2
tablespoons
raisins
1/2
Cup
carrots, rinsed, peeled, and shredded or thinly sliced; cut in half
Instructions
In a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir couscous, olive oil, walnuts, salt, pepper, and spice just until couscous begins to brown.
Slowly add water, then raisins and carrots. Cover. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Remove from the heat, and let stand for 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork. Serve immediately.