Coconut Israeli Couscous Studded With Pomegranate
Coconut Israeli Couscous Studded With Pomegranate is a side dish that serves 4. One serving contains 216 calories, 4g of protein, and 17g of fat. For 89 cents per serving, this recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 2 people have made this recipe and would make it again. Head to the store and pick up milk, sugar, pods cardamom, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 41%. This score is pretty good. Try Coconut Israeli Couscous Studded With Pomegranate, Pan-Seared Airline Chicken Breasts with Israeli Couscous, Pomegranate and Haricot Verts, and Breakfast Israeli Couscous (With Apricots, Almonds & Coconut) for similar recipes.
- Serves: 4
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish
- Health Rating: 6.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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milk | 244.0 | milliliters | None |
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coconut milk | 240.0 | milliliters | None |
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pods cardamom | 8.0 | None | |
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ground cinnamon | 0.25 | teaspoons | None |
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sugar | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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pomegranate seeds | 82.0 | grams | None |
milk
Qty: 244.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
coconut milk
Qty: 240.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
pods cardamom
Qty: 8.0
Metric:
Price: None
ground cinnamon
Qty: 0.25
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
sugar
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
pomegranate seeds
Qty: 82.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Smash the cardamom pods open with the flat side of your knife (thats right, like a garlic clove).
Ingredients:
- cardamom pods
- whole garlic cloves
Equipment:
- knife
Step 2: Combine the milk, coconut milk, and cardamom in a saucepan and place over low heat. Bring to just below a boil, stirring every once in awhile. It will be a little foamy.
Ingredients:
- coconut milk
- cardamom
- milk
Equipment:
- sauce pan
Step 3: Strain the cardamom pods out since the shells are not so good to eat.
Ingredients:
- cardamom pods
- pasta shells
Step 4: Add the couscous and simmer on low for 10-12 minutes, until all the liquid absorbs. The couscous should be tender but still with some chew to it.
Ingredients:
- couscous
Step 5: Stir in the cinnamon, sugar, and pomegranate seeds. I used the seeds from half a pomegranate. If you dont have pomegranate seeds, or dont like them, try substituting raisins or dried cranberries.
Ingredients:
- dried cranberries
- pomegranate seeds
- pomegranate
- cinnamon
- raisins
- seeds
- sugar
Dietary Information
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215.91 kcal | 10.8% |
| Fat | 16.75 g | 25.77% |
| Saturated Fat | 13.85 g | 86.54% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.83 g | 5.28% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 12.51 g | 4.55% |
| Sugar | 10.74 g | 11.94% |
| Cholesterol | 7.32 mg | 2.44% |
| Sodium | 33.56 mg | 1.46% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 4.15 g | 8.31% |
| Manganese | 1.72 mg | 85.92% |
| Phosphorus | 136.19 mg | 13.62% |
| Fiber | 3.33 g | 13.31% |
| Copper | 0.21 mg | 10.43% |
| Calcium | 103.28 mg | 10.33% |
| Magnesium | 41.22 mg | 10.3% |
| Potassium | 343.04 mg | 9.8% |
| Iron | 1.62 mg | 8.98% |
| Selenium | 5.0 µg | 7.15% |
| Zinc | 1.03 mg | 6.83% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg | 6.06% |
| Vitamin C | 4.62 mg | 5.59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33 µg | 5.49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07 mg | 4.76% |
| Vitamin D | 0.67 µg | 4.47% |
| Folate | 17.4 µg | 4.35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42 mg | 4.15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 4.09% |
| Vitamin K | 3.64 µg | 3.47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.63 mg | 3.13% |
| Vitamin A | 99.19 IU | 1.98% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25 mg | 1.64% |
