Cinnamon Israeli Couscous Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Cinnamon Israeli Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large chopped onion

2 cups Israeli couscous

uncooked

2 ½ cups water

1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Vegetable Base)

or more to taste

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 bay leaf

1 cup dried cranberries

½ cup chopped broccoli

½ cup chopped almonds

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

or to taste

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent about 5 minutes. Add couscous and stir until light brown.

Step 2

Add water bouillon cinnamon garam masala and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer until water is absorbed 8 to 10 minutes. Add cranberries broccoli and almonds and allow to steam under the lid until softened about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Cinnamon Israeli Couscous Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 251.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.6g 13%

Carbohydrates: 46.2g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 17%

Sugars: 11g

Fat: 5.1g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 81.4IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 7.4mg 12%

Folate: 17.4mcg 4%

Calcium: 44.1mg 4%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 38.1mg 14%

Potassium: 171.8mg 5%

Sodium: 196.5mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 45.7

*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.

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