Cranberry & Almond Pearl Couscous

Cranberry & Almond Pearl Couscous
Preparation time is 10minutes
Cook time is 40minutes
Total time is 50minutes
Serve is for 4 people
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

7 Ingredients

Number of servings
4
  • 400grams pearl couscous
  • 2 1/3 cup vegetable stock
  • 2tablespoons sesame oil
  • 60grams almonds, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and diced
  • 1 small red onion, peeled and diced
  • 80grams dried cranberries

Nutrition per serving

2550 Kilojoules or 608 Calories
29% of daily energy intake*
Protein
16.0grams
Fat
17.4grams
Carbs
94.5grams
Sugars
17.1grams

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Description

This middle eastern style side has some sweet cranberries added and some crunchy almonds.

Method

Step 1 of 7

Place the couscous and 400ml of the vegetable stock in a pot and bring to the boil, allow to simmer for 25 minutes.

Step 2 of 7

Heat up a pan to a medium heat with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and fry the chopped almonds for 6 minutes.

Step 3 of 7

Remove the nuts from the pan and set to one side.

Step 4 of 7

Add the rest of the oil to the pan and fry the garlic and onion for 6 minutes.

Step 5 of 7

Add the pearl couscous and cook out for 10 more minutes.

Step 6 of 7

Incrementally add the rest of the vegetable stock when need to loosen up the couscous and keep cooking for 5 more minutes.

Step 7 of 7

Once the couscous is cooked, remove from the heat and serve with cranberries and almonds to garnish.

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