Couscous With Cranberries And Almonds Food

COUSCOUS PILAF WITH ALMONDS, COCONUT, AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• 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.

COUSCOUS WITH CRANBERRIES AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large skillet or saucepan, heat oil on medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring often, until they are transparent and begin to brown.
• Stir in the sliced almonds and continue to cook for a few minutes. The almonds will toast and start to brown as well.
• Add the couscous cranberries. This will toast the couscous which add to the flavour and prevents it from being clumpy in when done. Stir almost constantly for a few minutes so that the couscous grains do not burn on the bottom of the pan.
• Add the broth/water and lemon zest. Since the couscous is hot, the broth will start to boil immediately. Give is a quick stir and put the cover on the pan.
• Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND HERBS

Steps:

• For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries, and almonds.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and toss to coat evenly.

CRANBERRY-NUT COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare couscous according to package directions using water and olive oil. Fluff with a fork; transfer to a large bowl. Refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes., Add cranberries, green onions, yellow pepper and almonds to couscous. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND TOASTED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place the couscous in a dry sauté pan over medium heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the couscous is lightly toasted.
• Place the couscous in a saucepan, add 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook for 8 to 9 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed and spoon it into a bowl.
• While the couscous is cooking, toast the almonds in the sauté pan over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until they are lightly browned. Add to the couscous.
• Stir in the cranberries and scallions, distributing them evenly.
• Mix the olive oil, vinegar, and orange peel in a small bowl and pour over the couscous.
• Toss the ingredients and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Enjoy!

COUSCOUS WITH APPLES, CRANBERRIES AND HERBS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl; set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries and almonds.
• While couscous is cooking, prepare vinaigrette. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous; toss to coat evenly.