Almond, Coconut & Cranberry Couscous Pilaf
Almond, Coconut & Cranberry Couscous Pilaf balances nutty couscous with toasted almonds, gently sweet coconut, and bursts of tart cranberries for a bright, textured bite. It’s a lively side dish that pairs well with roasted chicken or grilled fish and is just as welcome on a holiday table as it is for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Almond, Coconut & Cranberry Couscous Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 27 / 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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- 50
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium heat and coat it with cooking spray. Add almonds and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add coconut and cook, stirring, until the almonds and coconut are fully toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cranberries and cook until the cranberries are warmed through, about 1 minute more.
- 2
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot. Remove from heat and add couscous. Stir, cover, and let stand until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the almonds, coconut, and cranberries; stir to combine.
- Calories 657.81 kcal High 33%
- Protein 7.87 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 52.89 g 19%
- Total Fat 46.84 g High 60%
- Saturated Fat 6.8 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 159.78 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 6.66 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 5.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 38.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.86 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 162.93 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.29 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Almond, Coconut & Cranberry Couscous Pilaf is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Butter Flavored Cooking Spray, Couscous, and Dried Cranberry. Each serving provides about 657.81 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Almond, Coconut & Cranberry Couscous Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Butter-Flavored Cooking Spray, Couscous, Dried Cranberry, Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Almond, Coconut & Cranberry Couscous Pilaf?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 657.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Almond, Coconut & Cranberry Couscous Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Almond, Coconut & Cranberry Couscous Pilaf healthy?
- Almond, Coconut & Cranberry Couscous Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 657.81 calories and 7.87 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 159.78 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.8 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, 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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