Apricot-Cranberry Israeli Couscous

This anchovy pasta is flavorful, quick, and simple. This recipe is for you if you enjoy pasta and anchovies. If desired, serve with crusty Italian bread.

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

Ingredients

  1. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  2. 1 cup Israeli couscous
  3. 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  4. ½ cup orange juice
  5. ⅓ cup finely chopped dried apricots
  6. ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
  7. 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  8. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add Israeli couscous and stir occasionally until lightly browned and toasted, 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 Facts

Calories 94 kcal
Carbohydrate 17 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 2 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Sodium 30 mg
Sugars 14 g
Fat 3 g
Unsaturated Fat 0 g

 

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