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    Cranberry Couscous (TNT)

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    Cranberry Couscous (TNT) Empty Cranberry Couscous (TNT)

    Post by pstarkoski Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:55 am

    Hi...
    I made this last week as a side dish with Canton Crispy Chicken Stir Fry. I just love couscous---it just seems "fun" to eat. I can't really explain it, but I think it is so good even though it doesn't really have a lot of taste. I just know it's good for you!
    "Although couscous looks like a grain, it is a form of pasta made by steaming and drying cracked wheat."



    Cranberry Couscous

    Although it looks like a grain, couscous is a form of pasta made by steaming and drying cracked wheat.

    SERVINGS: 6

    CATEGORY: Side Dish

    METHOD:

    TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1-1/2 cups uncooked couscous
    • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
    • 3 tablespoons chopped green onions


    Directions:

    In a large saucepan, bring broth and butter to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cranberries and onions. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Yield: 6 servings.



    Nutrition Facts

    One serving: ¾ cup:

    Calories: 202; Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 295mg; Carbohydrate: 39g; Fiber: 2g; Protein:7g



    Recipe Source: Taste of Home (Weeknight Cooking Made Easy)

    http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Cranberry-Couscous
    Cranberry Couscous (TNT) Exps24692_WNC62337D258


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