Cinnamon Israeli Couscous

Cinnamon Israeli Couscous

Recipe by Lenny from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 35 Mins.

Ingredients

8

8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large chopped onion
  • 2 cups Israeli couscous, uncooked
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Vegetable Base), or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped broccoli
  • ½ cup chopped almonds
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add couscous and stir until light brown.
  • Add water, bouillon, cinnamon, garam masala, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cranberries, broccoli, and almonds, and allow to steam under the lid until softened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutritional Facts

Per 8 servings

  • Calories: 251
  • Carbohydrate: 46g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Sugar: 11g

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