Israeli Couscous with Apricots and Cranberries
Israeli Couscous with Apricots and Cranberries offers a gentle nutty base balanced by pops of sweet-tart dried fruit and a lift of fresh ginger and mint. The butter-toasted pearls soak up chicken broth and orange juice for a tender, fragrant bite. Serve it alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or lamb for a bright side dish at weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Israeli Couscous with Apricots and Cranberries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 68 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add Israeli couscous and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and toasted, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 2
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring chicken broth to a boil. Pour it over the couscous and add orange juice. Stir in apricots, dried cranberries, and ginger, then return to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 11 minutes. Fluff with a fork, garnish with chopped mint, and serve.
- Calories 265.14 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 6.58 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 49.63 g 18%
- Total Fat 4.23 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 2.23 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.5 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 220.17 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.33 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 15.47 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 17.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 297.55 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 11.32 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 16.28 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Israeli Couscous with Apricots and Cranberries is an Israeli side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Broth, Couscous, and Dried Apricot. Each serving provides about 265.14 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Israeli Couscous with Apricots and Cranberries?
- It is an Israeli recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Israeli Couscous with Apricots and Cranberries made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Broth, Couscous, Dried Apricot, Dried Cranberry. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Israeli Couscous with Apricots and Cranberries?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 265.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Israeli Couscous with Apricots and Cranberries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Israeli Couscous with Apricots and Cranberries healthy?
- Israeli Couscous with Apricots and Cranberries has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 265.14 calories and 6.58 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 220.17 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.23 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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