Couscous with Walnuts and Dried Fruit

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
• Grated zest of 1 medium lime
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green onion, finely chopped
• 8 dried apricot halves, diced
• 3 tablespoons golden raisins
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, dry-roasted
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water just to a boil.
2. Stir in the couscous.
3. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
4. Lightly fluff with a fork
5. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, cumin, and garlic.
6. Whisk in the oil.
7. Add the couscous, tossing gently.
8. Add the remaining ingredients, tossing gently.
9. Serve at room temperature.
10. (Per serving)
11. Calories: 298
12. Total fat: 10.0g
13. Saturated: 1.5g
14. Trans: 0.0g
15. Polyunsaturated: 3.0g
16. Monounsaturated: 5.5g
17. Cholesterol: 0mg
18. Sodium: 8mg
19. Carbohydrates: 49g
20. Fiber: 7g
21. Sugars: 10g
22. Protein: 8g
23. Calcium: 37mg
24. Potassium: 315mg
25. 2 starch
26. 1 fruit
27. 1 1/2 fat

water, couscous, lime, lime juice, ground cumin, garlic, olive oil, red bell pepper, green onion, apricot halves, golden raisins, fresh cilantro, walnuts, pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/couscous-with-walnuts-and-dried-fruit-391947 (may not work)