How to Make Couscous Pilaf with Almonds, Coconut, and Cranberries - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for an easy and flavorful side dish to accompany your next dinner? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Couscous Pilaf with Almonds, Coconut, and Cranberries. This dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will surely impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. The couscous is cooked to perfection and then tossed with toasted almonds, sweet coconut flakes, and tangy dried cranberries, creating a dish that is both savory and sweet.

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Ingredients

  • butter-flavored cooking spray
  • ⅓ cup chopped almonds
  • ⅓ cup shredded coconut
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked couscous

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 24 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 cups couscous

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease with cooking spray. Add almonds; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add coconut; cook and stir until almonds and coconut are fully toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cranberries; cook until cranberries are heated through, about 1 minute more.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot. Remove from heat and add couscous. Stir, cover, and let sit until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the almonds, coconut, and cranberries; stir to blend.
  • Nutrition

    271 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 119mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 201mg