Couscous with currants

Name: Couscous with currants
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1/4 cup dried currants

Prep Time5 min
Total Time5 min
Makes4 Servings

*PLUS Cooking time: 5 minutes

Angus Fergusson

Ingredients

1 cup couscous
1/4 cup dried currants

Instructions

Boil 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous and currants. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 min. Fluff couscous gently with a fork.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 173, Protein 5g, Carbohydrates 37g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 8mg.

Practically any savoury flavour you like goes with fluffy couscous. But currants add a surprising pop of sweet and sour goodness.

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Vegetarian side dishes stovetop world cuisine

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