APRICOT-CRANBERRY ISRAELI COUSCOUS

Apricot-Cranberry Israeli Couscous image

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.

Provided by lutzflcat

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 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, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g