Couscous with Dried Cherries Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Couscous with Dried Cherries Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth

¼ cup water

¼ cup dried sour cherries

1 tablespoon butter

1 pinch salt

ground black pepper to taste

1 cup uncooked couscous

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a 2 quart saucepan combine chicken broth water dried cherries butter salt and pepper. Cook over high heat until boiling.

Step 2

Stir in couscous cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Couscous with Dried Cherries Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 243.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9g 18%

Carbohydrates: 42.6g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 8.5g

Fat: 4g 6%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 8.3mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 89.5IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.1mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 7mg 12%

Folate: 16.5mcg 4%

Calcium: 27.3mg 3%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 27.1mg 10%

Potassium: 303.4mg 9%

Sodium: 419.8mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 36.2

*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.