Israeli Couscous with Cranberries, Walnuts, and Sunflower Seeds Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Israeli Couscous with Cranberries, Walnuts, and Sunflower Seeds Recipe). This is a colorful and simple recipe that works as a main dish or a side salad. To simplify, buy a prepared salad topper that contains the nuts and cranberries and enjoy. This is delicious to eat when still warm, as well as when it is chilled. If you prefer it cold, place in the refrigerator for one hour.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 4 cups

Israeli Couscous with Cranberries, Walnuts, and Sunflower Seeds Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous

1 cup dried cranberries

½ cup sunflower seed kernels

¼ cup walnuts

¼ cup slivered almonds

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

3 tablespoons maple syrup

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Norris' Sesame Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; stir couscous into boiling broth reduce heat to low and simmer until couscous is tender 12 to 15 minutes. Drain couscous of any broth that did not absorb while cooking.

Step 2

Stir couscous cranberries sunflower seed kernels walnuts and almonds together in a bowl.

Step 3

Whisk vinegar syrup salt and pepper together in a small bowl; drizzle over couscous mixture and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information

Israeli Couscous with Cranberries, Walnuts, and Sunflower Seeds Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 416.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.2g 24%

Carbohydrates: 66.5g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 5.3g 21%

Sugars: 20g

Fat: 12.3g 19%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 6%

Cholesterol: 2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 7.5IU

Niacin Equivalents: 5.1mg 39%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 16%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg

Folate: 43.9mcg 11%

Calcium: 45.8mg 5%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 84.8mg 30%

Potassium: 240.7mg 7%

Sodium: 224.5mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 110.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.