Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the couscous; cook and stir until slightly toasted. Cover with the broth; bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the cranberries and almonds.
  3. Remove from heat and let stand covered 10 minutes.
  4. Fluff with fork. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Garnish with parsley.

How to Use Cranberries while Cooking

Use as many as you'd like to achieve the desired density. You want cranberries in every bite and you want them to be appealingly close together.

Cranberries work well with other flavors. Give them a try with lots of cinnamon and a little nutmeg. A classic pairing of cranberries is with orange. Try them with orange zest. Cranberries pair well with flavors like lemon and almond as well.

Of course, cranberries and chocolate pair perfectly. White chocolate and cranberries should be combined when making chocolate chip cookies.

About Almonds

At times, the taste of almonds can change according to how they are cut. There are three main types of almonds that are sold in bulk which include sliced, slivered, and diced almonds. Each can be distinguished by appearance and flavor.

Sliced: These almonds are exactly what is meant when it says they are sliced. The blanched, peeled, and sliced almonds have an oblong shape. Commercially produced sliced almonds are made by feeding almonds into a feeder hopper and utilizing stainless steel plates to slice the almonds.

How to Use Sliced Almonds: Since sliced almonds are the thinner of all the cut almonds, they are usually paired with breakfast foods or desserts. Sliced almonds are placed in foods such as ice cream, yogurt, cereal, or oatmeal.

Slivered: Many often ask, "what is the difference between slivered and sliced almonds?" The difference lies in shape. Slivered almonds are characterized to be cut thicker and are a match-stick shape, while sliced almonds are thinner and, at times, have a see-through quality.

How to Use Slivered Almonds: Many are attracted to slivered almonds because of their chunky and crunchy features. These almonds are used as ingredients for baked goods such as loaves of bread and cookies. They can also be mixed with breadcrumbs for baking chicken tenders.

Diced: Diced almonds, otherwise known as chopped almonds, appear as small clusters. Unlike sliced or slivered almonds, diced almonds are chunky.

How to Use Diced Almonds: The most popular recipe that uses these nuts is the roasted diced almond chicken stir fry. The stir fry is a healthy and easy dish that can serve many. Ingredients usually used in a diced almond chicken stir fry are celery, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, peppers, chicken, and chopped almonds.

Try our Dulce De Leche Rice Pudding Recipe!

Other Meal Inspiration

If you enjoyed this recipe, you can try an orzo recipe using our own Orzo pasta. For something a bit more exotic why not try an Israeli couscous dish? If you are craving Mediterranean food, you'll love this Shrimp and Rice recipe. You can find out more information in our how to make couscous section

Made With:

RiceSelect® Pearl Couscous

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