Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots Recipe
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Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots

By: Melissa Hamilton Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"I make this when I need a quick side dish for chicken or pork. If you make couscous (a Middle Eastern pasta) a pantry staple, you usually have all the ingredients on hand! Add other veggies (zucchini, corn, peas, etc.) to make it your own."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Directions

  1. Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the carrots and onion until the carrots begin to soften and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous, mixing well to avoid lumps, cover, and remove from the heat. Let the couscous stand covered until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the raisins, and serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 264 | Total Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 20mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by jesterjen17   view full review
I made this with no water, all chicken broth, and a bit more raisins. I also used corn...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2009 by Bobbi   view full review
I followed the recipe except for the raisins, I cooked them in the water before adding the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2010 by teddybear   view full review
I prepared this following the recipe but added a little more raisins. My daughter thought the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by KrnB_23   view full review
I made a couple modifications - I used 1 Tbsp olive oil instead of the butter and I used 2 c....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by DeidreST   view full review
Great dish. I'm not a big fan of raisins, so I used Craisins instead. The combination of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2012 by LatinaCook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I used whole wheat couscous and found the combination of sweet and savory very pleasing and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by mrs.dean   view full review
made this for my husband he adored it I thought it was ok
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by kellylachy   view full review
The raisins were the best part of this! I also added some leftover veggies I had lying around:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by LJ   view full review
I made this but used Craisins instead of raisins. It was a little bland but good. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2011 by DDSMOM   view full review
I altered the recipe based on other's comments. My butter is soy/dairy free since my son has...

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