Name: Whole-Wheat Couscous with Almonds
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup whole-wheat couscous; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 plum tomato, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained; 1 garlic clove, minced; Coarse salt

Whole-Wheat Couscous with Almonds

Recipe by Mackenzie Foster

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

149

kcal

Using whole-wheat couscous adds fiber to this side dish. Serving it at room temperature, rather than chilled, allows the flavors to come through.

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat couscous
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 plum tomato, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt

Directions

Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling water over it. Stir, cover, and let it stand 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the almonds over medium heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes; remove from heat
Uncover the couscous and add the almonds, oil, tomato, parsley, capers, and garlic. Season the mixture with salt and fluff with a fork. Serve at room temperature.