Walnut Crunch Couscous

By Alex Stratta
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
6
Meal
Dinner Lunch
Course
Side

DESCRIPTION

This fragrant couscous recipe with crunchy walnuts and flavorful herbs is a great accompaniment to grilled chicken or lamb.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
243
Total Fat
12
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
7
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
515
Carbohydrates
28
Dietary Fiber
3
Protein
6

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.