COUS COUS WITH GARBANZO BEANS, PRUNES AND ALMONDS

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Cous Cous with Garbanzo Beans, Prunes and Almonds image

Provided by Marisol Benadayan-Bennaroch

Categories     Bean     Fruit     Nut     Side     Sauté     High Fiber     Prune     Almond     Chickpea     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups chopped onions
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 cup chopped pitted prunes (about 6 ounces)
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups couscous (about 12 ounces)
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until very tender and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and prunes and stir 1 minute. Add broth and cinnamon and bring to boil. Mix in couscous. Cover pot; remove from heat. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Using fork, fluff couscous. Mix in mint and half of almonds. Season with salt and pepper. Mound couscous in bowl. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.

saima kanwal
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit. The guests raved about the flavors and the presentation.


Priya Sk
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover couscous. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ana-Maria Cvetanova
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook couscous. This recipe is definitely a winner!


Enoch Anuoluwapo
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This is a great dish to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day!


isaac rael
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I'm not a fan of prunes, but I loved them in this dish. They added a nice sweetness and chewiness.


Chadley Smith
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


MK MARUF KHAN
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!


Walker Chung
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit. The guests raved about the flavors and the presentation.


Nasrullah Alvi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.


Shabani Milende
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very affordable, which is a bonus.


Emmanuel Atsu
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this dish changed my mind. It was light and fluffy, and the garbanzo beans, prunes, and almonds added a nice touch of flavor.


Oreva Isoje
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Olapeju Adewumi
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This dish was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the couscous was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.