EASY Cranberry Couscous You’ll Love

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cherries provide a similar tartness, while raisins are often less expensive.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats, and sunflower seeds are a budget-friendly option.

Boil water in a medium saucepan.

Add couscous and a pinch of salt to boiling water.

Cover and remove from heat; let sit for 5 minutes.

Fluff couscous with a fork and set aside.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in dried cranberries and cook for 2 minutes.

Combine the couscous with the sautéed mixture in the skillet.

Add vegetable broth, lemon juice, and spices; mix well.

Fold in chopped parsley and toasted almonds just before serving.

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