Israeli Couscous With Almonds & Dried Cranberries
Created by Mikekey on October 12, 2014
- Servings: 3
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Recipe #14557
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil)
- 1 cup dry couscous (Israeli couscous)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1/8 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Step 2: Add the broth and orange zest and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
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Step 3: Add the parsley, dried cranberries, and almonds. Stir to combine and heat the cranberries and almonds. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (372.3 g)
- Calories 488.6
- Total Fat - 14.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.9 g
- Cholesterol - 2.2 mg
- Sodium - 983.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 73.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 7.3 g
- Sugars - 2 g
- Protein - 16.2 g
- Calcium - 104.3 mg
- Iron - 2 mg
- Vitamin C - 4.2 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg