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Add a photo love couscous and thought this recipe would be so tasty, and a new and different side dish for my Thanksgiving meal. The tangy sweetness of the dried cranberry is the perfect pairing with turkey and the slight nuttiness of the pistachio is just wonderful. I cannot wait to have this the next day with my leftover turkey!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil, olive or canola
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion, fine
- 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail, heated to a simmer
- 1 cup couscous
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 scallions green part only
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a medium sauce pan heat oil. Add onion, dried cranberries and pistachios. Saute over low heat until the onion is translucent. Add the couscous and the cranberry juice cocktail. Stir until combined. Remove from heat. Cover. Let stand 10 minutes. Add the scallions Fluff with a fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot. 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 192g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 395 | |
| Calories from Fat 96 | 24% |
| Total Fat 11.13g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 1.04g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.18g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 211mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 68.68g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 15% |
| Sugars 27.21g | 18% |
| Protein 7.44g | 12% |
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