| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 15 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Inactive: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dried dates
- 1 cup quick-cooking couscous
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring the water, stock, and oil to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the dates followed by the couscous. Cover the pan tightly with a lid, remove from the heat, and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 244 calorie |
| Total Fat | 4 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 1 grams |
| Cholesterol | 2 milligrams |
| Sodium | 237 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 44 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 grams |
| Protein | 7 grams |
| Sugar | 8 grams |
Reviews
Regrettably I didn’t have any couscous so I made it with angel hair pasta instead. Also I didn’t have any dates so I used marinara sauce and it was delicious! I can’t wait to try it with marshmallows.
I made this with raisins instead of dates because i didnt have dates on hand and it was very good. I still want to try it with dates.
Unfortunately the closest thing I had to dates was a box of raisins. I think it still tasted delicious, and my family loved it. I will make this again, next time I’ll use the dates.
I’m a big fan of fruity couscous, so I knew this would be good. It was a hit with the whole family, and went really well with the meatballs featured in the episode.
Made a couscous lover out of me.
Again, great hit with the family. I made a few changes, like, added chopped dried apricots and chopped some cashews. Agree that it completely complimented the meal.
Came out perfectly and tasted great. Went well with the meatballs.
It’s great to find alternatives to other carbs. This was very delicious and budget friendly!
A wonderful and easy recipe my husband loved it and so did I. Thanks for another great dish. I can always count on you for something great to feed my family.
Carolyn in Texas
Carolyn in Texas
Another great side dish. Made it just as presented and received great comments from my guests. I’ll be making this again.