Couscous Pilaf with Almonds, Coconut, and Cranberries

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Wake up your couscous pilaf with a delicious blend of almonds, coconut, and dried cranberries.

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

Ingredients

  • butter-flavored cooking spray

  • cup chopped almonds

  • cup shredded coconut

  • cup dried cranberries

  • 1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 cup uncooked couscous

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 Facts (per serving)

271 Calories
6g Fat
47g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 271
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 201mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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