Walnut Crunch Couscous
Description
This fragrant couscous recipe with crunchy walnuts and flavorful herbs is a great accompaniment to grilled chicken or lamb.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped California walnuts
- 1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 1/2 cup lightly packed chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 cups vegetable broth, chicken broth or water
- 1 cup dry couscous
PREPARATION
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and stir until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool. Toss with mint and cilantro.
- In a medium saucepan, bring broth or water to a boil. Add couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in walnut-herb mixture.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 243 cal
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 515 mg
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g