Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredients |
---|---|
2 cups | unfiltered apple juice |
1 cup | spring or filtered water |
1/2 cup | raw almonds |
1/4 tsp | sea salt |
1 1/4 cups | dry whole wheat couscous |
1 tsp | cinnamon |
1/2 cup | raisins |
optional | toppings (see below) |
Directions
Bring juice and water to a boil. Add salt, couscous, cinnamon and almonds. Stir and turn heat to low. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until liquid is completely absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in raisins and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
Rinse an 8x8 inch baking dish with water. Do not dry. Add the couscous mixture and pack it down. Place in refrigerator to cool. Cut into squares and serve as is or add toppings.
Optional Toppings
- Almond butter
- Sesame Tahini or Sesame Butter
- Unsweetened Apple Sauce or Apple Butter
Serves 4-6
Nutrition information per Serving (154g-wt.): 260 calories (50 from fat), 5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 6g protein, 49g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 0mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium
Source: www.wholefoodsmarket.com