Cranberry Couscous

Name: Cranberry Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Africa, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

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.

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.

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