This mild side dish complements vegetable curries as well as recipes made with hearty winter vegetables, as in the accompanying menu.
Recipe information
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed and steamed
1/3 cup toasted cashew pieces
1/2 cup dark raisins
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Boil 3 cups water. Pour the water over the couscous in a heatproof container. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Step 2
Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. If the mixture needs more moisture, stir in a small amount of water, and serve.
Menu
Step 3
Couscous with Peas, Cashews, and Raisins (this page)
Step 4
Stewed Spaghetti Squash (page 220)
Step 5
or
Step 6
Roasted Root Vegetables (page 206)
Step 7
Simple tossed salad
nutrition information
Step 8
Calories: 258
Step 9
Total Fat: 7g
Step 10
Protein: 7g
Step 11
Carbohydrate: 42g
Step 12
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 13
Sodium: 55mg
