CARROT RAISIN COUSCOUS

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Golden raisins add a slightly sweet flavor to this unique side dish featuring both couscous and carrots. -Jordan Sucher, Brooklyn, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup port wine or chicken broth
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 package (10 ounces) couscous
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 medium carrots, julienned
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon molasses

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat wine until hot. In a small bowl, soak raisins in wine for 5 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving wine. , In a large saucepan, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Stir in couscous. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Stir in the broth, raisins and half each of the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork., In a small skillet, saute carrots in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Combine sugar, molasses, reserved wine and the remaining salt and pepper. Stir into carrots; heat through., In a large bowl, combine couscous mixture and carrots; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

marvelous melvin
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This recipe is an insult to couscous.


Kandy J
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I wish I could give this recipe zero stars.


Steven Pittman
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This was the worst couscous I've ever had.


Jared Oaborn
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


super king
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This recipe was a waste of time.


Swarna Das
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I would have liked it more if it had more raisins.


Dilhani Ayesha
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I thought this recipe was too bland.


Lovely Coro
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my couscous turned out mushy.


Aleena Yousaf
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This was a great way to use up some leftover carrots and raisins.


Baxtyar Hawrame
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I'll definitely be making this again.


Maureen Njoki
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So easy to make and so delicious!


Krzysztof Butynski
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This recipe was a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved it.


Taumafai Nikolao
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I added some chopped walnuts to this recipe and it was delicious! It gave it a nice crunch.


nancy zitron
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This was a great side dish for my chicken dinner. It was light and fluffy, and the flavors were perfect.


Sharon Like
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The raisins and carrots added a great flavor and texture.


47 KASHAN
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This carrot raisin couscous was a fantastic dish! It was so easy to make and turned out so flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.