Couscous With Pine Nuts And Currants Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meals with this incredibly easy yet sophisticated vegan couscous recipe! Inspired by a Whole Foods favorite and adapted from Ina Garten's Moroccan couscous, this healthier version uses whole wheat couscous, vegetable broth, and vegan butter for a burst of nutty, fruity flavor. Perfect as a side dish or light vegetarian meal, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 85 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Couscous With Pine Nuts And Currants

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How to Make Couscous With Pine Nuts And Currants

  1. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Stir in couscous, salt, and pepper.
  3. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
  4. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  5. Stir in vegan butter, toasted pine nuts, currants, and lemon juice.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional) and serve warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

2g

Carbs

2g