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Couscous with dates and pistachios takes several minutes to prepare.

Couscous with dates and pistachios takes several minutes to cook.

Couscous with dates and pistachios makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Couscous with dates and pistachios are:

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp. salt
Ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. freshly ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
1/4 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachio nuts
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1-2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Here is how you make Couscous with dates and pistachios:

Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When foaming subsides, add couscous, ginger, cardamom and dates and cook, stirring frequently, until grains are just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add water, broth and salt; stir briefly to combine, cover and remove pan from heat. Let stand until grains are tender, about 7 minutes, Uncover and fluff with fork. Stir in pistachios, cilantro and lemon juice, season to taste with pepper and serve. Serves 4 as a side dish.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GIRANIMAL.

The nutritional information for Couscous with dates and pistachios is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 282.5

• Total Fat: 10.0 g
• Cholesterol: 16.2 mg
• Sodium: 314.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 44.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
• Protein: 7.5 g