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Sweet Honeyed Date Nut Couscous With Tahini Note Recipe

Elevate your breakfast or dessert game with this exquisite Sweet Honeyed Date Nut Couscous! Inspired by a gourmet shop find, this Middle Eastern-inspired dish is surprisingly easy to make, yet looks incredibly elegant. Perfect for impressing dinner guests or adding an international flair to your weeknight meal. Creamy honey adds the ultimate touch, but regular honey works just as well. A delicious and healthy alternative to oatmeal, this couscous recipe is bursting with sweet dates, crunchy nuts, and a subtle tahini finish. Get ready to wow your taste buds!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 335.4 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Sweet Honeyed Date Nut Couscous With Tahini Note

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Ingredients for Sweet Honeyed Date Nut Couscous With Tahini Note

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How to Make Sweet Honeyed Date Nut Couscous With Tahini Note

  1. Combine couscous and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. While the couscous cooks, chop the dates and nuts.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, tahini, and a pinch of salt. Add cinnamon if using.
  4. Once the couscous is cooked, gently stir in the chopped dates and nuts.
  5. Pour the honey-tahini mixture over the couscous and gently toss to combine.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with extra chopped nuts or a drizzle of tahini, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

3g

Carbs

21g

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