Directions
Bring water to boil with cinnamon, cumin, honey & lemon juice. Add couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Fluff with fork. Add vegetables, olive oil, and fresh herbs. Salad can be served warm or chilled.
Couscous Salad with honey-lemon dressing
This versatile dish is cooked in one pot and can be served hot or cold, as a main or a side. It makes great leftovers to have with grilled meat or fish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cups quick cooking couscous
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 green onion finely chopped
- 1 small carrot finely chopped
- 1/2 red pepper finely chopped
- fresh cilantro
Nutrient Analysis
- Calories: 190 KCal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fibre: 2 g
- Total Fat: 1 g
- Sodium: 4 mg
- Phosphorus: 82 mg
- Potassium: 116 mg
Renal Diet Nutrient Analysis
Servings per recipe: 12
Serving size: About 1 cup
Renal and Diabetic Exchanges
2 starch
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup