Name: 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

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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

Nutrition Info

94.3 calories carbohydrate: 16.7 g cholesterol: 8.6 mg fat: 3.1 g fiber: 1.3 g protein: 1.5 g saturatedFat: 1.9 g servingSize: - sodium: 30.2 mg sugar: 13.5 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

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

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

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.

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