Serve this delicious and healthy side with your favorite fresh veggies.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup whole wheat couscous
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. chopped unsalted pistachios
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
2 tsp. lemon zest
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp. salt
Directions:
- Add cinnamon, olive oil and salt to boiling water. Stir in the couscous, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand 5-10 minutes.
- Transfer the couscous to a large bowl and fluff with fork. Mix the herb, pistachios, half of the seeds and lemon zest. Sprinkle top of couscous with remaining pomegranate seeds.
This Wellness Recipe is part of Employee Wellness Program's "Recipe for Success!" initiative. These recipes meet healthy nutritional guidelines, as specified by the program.
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Nutritional Facts Serv. Size: 3/4 cup (227 g), Servings per Container: 4, Amount Per Serving: Calories 260, Fat Cal. 60, Total Fat 6g (9% DV), Sat. Fat 1g (5% DV) Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 85mg (8% DV), Total Carb. 45g (15% DV), Dietary Fiber 8g (32% DV), Sugars 3g, Protein 9g, Vitamin A (2% DV), Vitamin C (6% DV), Calcium (4% DV), Iron (10% DV). Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.