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Couscous with Dried Fruit and Honey

17/11/2023

Couscous with dried fruit and honey is a sweet dish, often served as a dessert or breakfast. It’s a dish that combines the simplicity of couscous with sweet and flavored tastes thanks to the dried fruit and honey. Here’s the recipe with an Italian twist, for example using chestnut or acacia honey, typical of our country, which will add a wonderful aromatic note to the dish.

Ingredients

  • 250 g of precooked couscous
  • 300 ml of water
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of chestnut or acacia honey
  • 50 g of almonds
  • 50 g of walnuts
  • 50 g of raisins
  • Zest of 1 untreated orange
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Begin by bringing the 300 ml of water to a boil with a pinch of salt.
  2. Pour the couscous into a large bowl and add the boiling water. Cover with a lid or a cloth and let it rest for about 5 minutes, or until the water is completely absorbed.
  3. In the meantime, toast the almonds and walnuts in a non-stick pan, without adding oil, until they become aromatic and slightly golden. Let them cool and then chop them coarsely.
  4. Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains and stir in the extra virgin olive oil.
  5. Add the chopped dried fruit, the raisins (which you will have previously soaked in hot water and squeezed out), the grated orange zest, and the cinnamon. Mix everything with the couscous.
  6. Drizzle with the honey and mix well to evenly distribute the sweetness.
  7. Serve the couscous with dried fruit and honey warm or at room temperature.

Curiosity

Couscous is very versatile and is used in multiple recipes, from soups to salads, from main dishes to desserts. The sweet version with dried fruit and honey is less common than the classic savory preparation with vegetables or meat, but it is a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean in a sweet key. Moreover, dried fruit like almonds and walnuts is rich in beneficial nutrients, adding not just flavor but also nutritional value to your dish.

I hope you enjoy this recipe and I wish you fun in the kitchen with these sweet and comforting flavors!

Couscous with Dried Fruit and Honey