Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots

I make this when I need a quick side dish for chicken or pork. If you make couscous (a Middle Eastern pasta) a pantry staple, you usually have all the ingredients on hand! Add other veggies (zucchini, corn, peas, etc.) to make it your own.

Step: 1

Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the carrots and onion until the carrots begin to soften and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous, mixing well to avoid lumps, cover, and remove from the heat. Let the couscous stand covered until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Step: 2

Stir in the raisins, and serve hot.

Per Serving: 264 calories; protein 6.2g; carbohydrates 41.9g; fat 8g; cholesterol 20.3mg; sodium 76mg.

Getting stay in and make food your dinner instead of eat in the evening out is already a step in the best way if you’re more point on eating healthier. There’s no best way to know precisely what’s happen into the food you’re eating than by making it yourself! Mastering the main dish is only half the process , though . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, it’s time to make your attention to the ever- important side dishes.

A side dish can easily derail your health goals, as sweetness , sodium, fat, and calories can all get than high quickly if you’re not careful . But with our healthy side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that problem .