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               Minted Couscous with Currants and Pine Nuts

Recipe By     : Bon Appetit 11/95
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Grains                           Healthwise

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  29      ounces        chicken broth
   6      tablespoons   butter
   3      cups          couscous
     1/2  cup           currants
     1/2  cup           pine nuts -- toasted
   4                    green onion -- thinly sliced
     1/4  cup           fresh mint
   2      tablespoons   fresh dill -- minced

Bring broth and butter to boil in medium saucepan.  Remove from heat; stir in 
couscous.
COVER,let stand 5 minutes.  Fluff  couscous with fork.  Transfer to bowl.  
Add currants, pine nuts, green onions, mint and dill; stir to blend.  Season 
with salt and pepper.

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Per serving: 457 Calories; 14g Fat (27% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 68g 
Carbohydrate; 24mg Cholesterol; 751mg Sodium