How to Make Apricot-Cranberry Israeli Couscous - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and unique side dish to add to your dinner repertoire, look no further than this Apricot-Cranberry Israeli Couscous recipe. This versatile dish combines the nutty flavor of Israeli couscous with the sweet and tangy taste of dried apricots and cranberries, making it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of main courses.

Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is larger and chewier than regular couscous, giving it a hearty and satisfying texture....

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    94 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 30mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 195mg