Couscous is a staple food throughout North Africa and is a delicious healthy alternative to pasta or rice. Couscous is a low calorie grain and a source of carbohydrates, protein, fibre, and magnesium. Look for the whole wheat varieties of couscous and follow package directions regarding the amount of liquid to add. Serve with a mixed green salad to complete your meal!

Ingredients:

Couscous	2 cups	500 mL
Raisins	1 cup	250 mL
Curry powder	3 Tbsp	45 mL
Boiling water	2 ¼ cups	550 mL
Frozen corn	1 cup	250 mL
Grilled hazelnuts, peeled	2 oz	56 g
Olive oil	1 Tbsp	15 mL
Cooked chicken, diced	2 cups	500 mL

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the couscous, raisins, and curry powder. Pour on boiling water.
2. Cover and let sit for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, chop the nuts and cook the corn. Reserve.
3. In a skillet, heat the oil and brown the chicken. Separate couscous into grains with a fork. Add the nuts, corn, and chicken and mix well.

Adapted from: The London Free Press

Prepared By: Jennifer Broxterman, Registered Dietitian & Shannon Smith, BScH Foods & Nutrition student
NutritionRx Ÿ Email: info@nutritonrx.ca Ÿ Phone: (519) 520-9549 Ÿ Website: www.nutritionrx.ca

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