Simple Cranberry Couscous Recipe

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Simple Cranberry Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Bring broth or water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add the salt, oil, and cranberries to the boiling water. Stir in the couscous, cover, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes, covered.
  3. Fluff the couscous with a fork and serve. Goes well with minted lamb.
  4. Makes 4 side dish servings.
  5. Julesong note: I think some chopped nuts such as pecans or pine nuts could be a good addition, as well as spices such as cinnamon and/or nutmeg.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 115.47 Kcal (483 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.92g 6%
Sodium 603.77mg 25%
Potassium 132.67mg 3%
Total Carbs 17.88g 6%
Sugars 9.85g 39%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 5%
Protein 2.27g 5%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 14.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.42 Kcal (299 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.43g 6%
Sodium 373.42mg 25%
Potassium 82.05mg 3%
Total Carbs 11.06g 6%
Sugars 6.09g 39%
Dietary Fiber 0.78g 5%
Protein 1.4g 5%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 8.8mg 1%

* 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
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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