Spicy Couscous with Dates Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Spicy Couscous with Dates Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion

chopped

2 whole star anise pods

salt to taste

3 cloves garlic

peeled and chopped

½ red bell pepper

chopped

2 dried hot red peppers

diced

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

4 large fresh mushrooms

chopped

1 tablespoon lemon juice

¼ cup chopped dates

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup uncooked couscous

1 ½ cups vegetable stock

Pasta and Noodle

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and saute onion until tender. Season with anise pods and salt. Mix in garlic red bell pepper dried hot red peppers and black pepper. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.

Step 2

Stir mushrooms and lemon juice into the vegetable mixture. Mix in dates and cinnamon and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Place couscous in a medium saucepan and cover with vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes until all moisture has been absorbed.

Step 4

Fluff couscous with a fork mix into the vegetables and serve.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Couscous with Dates Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 594.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18g 36%

Carbohydrates: 111.9g 36%

Dietary Fiber: 9.2g 37%

Sugars: 18.7g

Fat: 10.6g 16%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 1186.2IU 24%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.3mg 64%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 51.7mg 86%

Folate: 54.4mcg 14%

Calcium: 112.1mg 11%

Iron: 4.4mg 24%

Magnesium: 65.8mg 24%

Potassium: 955.9mg 27%

Sodium: 314.5mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 95.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.