Israeli Couscous With Dried Cranberries and Toasted Almonds

A vibrant side dish featuring Israeli couscous, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds for a sweet and nutty flavor.

Category Tags:

DinnerLunchSide DishPasta

Cuisine Tags:

KosherAmerican

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Instructions

  1. Start boiling 1 1/2 cups of water.

  2. Toast the couscous in a dry sauté pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned.

  3. Add the toasted couscous to the boiling water, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 8 to 9 minutes until the water is absorbed; transfer to a bowl.

  4. While the couscous cooks, toast the almonds in the same sauté pan over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly browned, then add them to the cooked couscous.

  5. Stir in the cranberries and scallions.

  6. Combine olive oil, vinegar, and orange peel in a small bowl, then pour this dressing over the couscous.

  7. Toss the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 157 kcal
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 77 mg
Sugar: 7 g
Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g