Side Dish

Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs is for Side Dish.

Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs takes 20 minutes to cook.

Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs are:

Couscous:
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 cups Israeli couscous (or barley or orzo)
* 4 cups homemade low-sodium chicken broth
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
* 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
* 1 medium green apple, diced
* 1 cup dried cranberries
* 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, see Cook's Note

Vinaigrette:
* 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
* 2 tablespoons maple syrup
* 2 tsp. kosher salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1/4 cup olive oil

Here is how you make Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs:

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.Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before using. Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 60SIXTY.

The nutritional information for Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 506.7

• Total Fat: 19.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 388.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 80.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
• Protein: 9.1 g