Orange-Cranberry Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (8 oz) box couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth or 1 1/4 cups stock
3/4 cup orange juice ( may increase to 1 cup and decrease broth by 1/4 cup)
1 tsp herbs (if you can'tsp find the mccormick's french country , then use herb es de provence)
1 tbsp parsley, dried
salt & pepper
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

Bring broth, juice and seasonings to a boil in a medium saucepan.
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and butter, add the onion and saute until onions are almost glassy then add the garlic and finish cooking the onions until transparent. Add contents of skillet (including the oil to the broth mixture).
When this mixture comes to a boil, turn off heat, pour in couscous and cranberries, stir slightly and cover with lid. Let sit for 15 minutes and then fluff with a fork or spoon. Serve with your choice of chicken or pork.
CHECK MY DESCRIPTION FOR THE TYPE OF HERBS.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	176.52 Kcal (739 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.77g	13%
Cholesterol	10.18mg	3%
Sodium	182.75mg	8%
Potassium	139.2mg	3%
Total Carbs	24.37g	8%
Sugars	15.91g	64%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	7%
Protein	1.17g	2%
Vitamin C	20mg	33%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	17mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.47 Kcal (601 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.17 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.13g	13%
Cholesterol	8.27mg	3%
Sodium	148.53mg	8%
Potassium	113.13mg	3%
Total Carbs	19.81g	8%
Sugars	12.93g	64%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	7%
Protein	0.95g	2%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	33%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	13.8mg	2%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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