Orange Cranberry Couscous
Brighten up your table with this Orange Cranberry Couscous, a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring fluffy couscous infused with the zesty sweetness of orange juice and studded with tangy dried cranberries, this recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Orange zest and fresh parsley create a refreshing burst of flavor, while optional sliced almonds add a satisfying crunch. Simple yet elegant, this dish is perfect as a side for holiday feasts or as a light main course. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile addition to your mealtime repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water, orange juice, olive oil, and salt to a boil over medium heat.
Once the liquid comes to a boil, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous and dried cranberries.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and let the couscous sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous gently with a fork to separate the grains.
Stir in the orange zest, fresh parsley, and sliced almonds (if using) for added texture and flavor.
Transfer the Orange Cranberry Couscous to a serving dish and garnish with additional parsley or orange zest if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 929 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 637 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
