Cranberry Couscous

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 09, 2022
Although it looks like a grain, couscous is actually a type of pasta. The couscous pellets cook very quickly due to their small size. You’ll find it near the Middle Eastern or Mediterranean foods.
Cranberry Couscous Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked couscous
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions

  1. Bring broth and butter to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cranberries and onions. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 202 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.