Apricot-Cranberry Israeli Couscous Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Apricot-Cranberry Israeli Couscous Recipe). Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a bit chewy, a little bit nutty, and tastes nothing like traditional couscous. This has an appealing fruity flavor and is a tasty, satisfying side dish to just about any main course. We particularly enjoy it with fish.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Apricot-Cranberry Israeli Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 cup Israeli couscous

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

½ cup orange juice

⅓ cup finely chopped dried apricots

¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add Israeli couscous and stir occasionally until lightly browned and toasted 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour over couscous and add orange juice. Stir in apricots dried cranberries and ginger. Bring back to a boil.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until liquid has been absorbed 10 to 11 minutes. Fluff with a fork garnish with chopped mint and serve.

Nutritional Information

Apricot-Cranberry Israeli Couscous Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 94.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.5g 3%

Carbohydrates: 16.7g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 13.5g

Fat: 3.1g 5%

Saturated Fat: 1.9g 10%

Cholesterol: 8.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 546.1IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 15.9mg 27%

Folate: 11.1mcg 3%

Calcium: 11.2mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 7.5mg 3%

Potassium: 195.3mg 6%

Sodium: 30.2mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 28

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.