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Walnut Crunch Couscous
Walnut Crunch Couscous
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This fragrant couscous recipe with crunchy walnuts and flavorful herbs is a great accompaniment to grilled chicken or lamb.

  • Servings: 6
  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 5m
4.5 stars
Low Calorie Vegetarian Quick
Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

¾ cup chopped California walnuts

1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed

½ cup lightly packed chopped fresh mint

½ cup lightly packed chopped cilantro

½ teaspoon coarse salt

2 cups vegetable broth, chicken broth or water

1 cup dry couscous

Directions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and stir until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool. Toss with mint and cilantro. 
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring broth or water to a boil. Add couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in walnut-herb mixture.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 243
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 515 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 6 g