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Israeli Couscous and Cranberry Salad Recipe

Israeli Couscous and Cranberry Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup israeli couscous
2 cups vegetable stock
4 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 cups dried cranberries
1 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup spring onion, white parts only, chopped
1/2 red onion , medium sized and finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
1 shallot, minced
1/2 lemon
salt

Directions:

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil over a medium heta in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
Add the Israeli couscous and stir about 1 minute or until the couscous is lightly browned.
Stir in 2 cups of stock, cover with lid, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the couscous has absorbed most of the liquid and is al dente.
Drain in a colander, but do not rinse. Leave to cool.
Once cool stir in the remaining3 tbsps olive oil to coast and separate the grains.
Combine the couscous with the cranberries, pine nuts, spring onions, red onion, cilantro, lemon zest and shallots.
Spritz with lemon juice and adjust with salt to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1039.34 Kcal (4352 kJ)
Calories from fat	364.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.53g	62%
Sodium	18770.01mg	782%
Potassium	412.65mg	9%
Total Carbs	151.04g	50%
Sugars	45.02g	180%
Dietary Fiber	7.26g	29%
Protein	6.68g	13%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	19%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	40.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	285.7 Kcal (1196 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.14g	62%
Sodium	5159.59mg	782%
Potassium	113.43mg	9%
Total Carbs	41.52g	50%
Sugars	12.38g	180%
Dietary Fiber	2g	29%
Protein	1.84g	13%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	19%
Iron	0.9mg	17%
Calcium	11mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
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