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Couscous with Roasted Almonds and Edamame Recipe

Try this delicious soybean recipe and incorporate it into your overall balanced healthy diet.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 4 min.

Cook Time: 9 min.

Nutrition Score per serving:

(1 1/4 cups): 288 calories, 6 g fat (20% of calories), <1 g saturated fat, 44 g carbs, 13 g protein, 7 g fiber, 97 mg calcium, 3 mg iron, 199 mg sodium

Soybeans are an excellent source of protein and a versatile and nutritious recipe ingredient for vegetarians and vegans.

Ingredients

1 medium clove garlic
1 1/2 cups carrot juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame
2 medium scallions
4-5 sprigs fresh cilantro
3/4 cup couscous
1 ounce roasted, unsalted almonds

Directions

Mince garlic to make 1 teaspoon. In a 1 1/2-quart saucepan, combine garlic, carrot juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add edamame and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 4 minutes.

While edamame simmers, chop scallions to make 1/2 cup and cilantro to make 2 tablespoons; set aside. Increase heat to high and return edamame to a boil; stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, chop almonds. Fluff couscous with a fork; add scallions, cilantro, and almonds.

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