Couscous Pilaf with Almonds, Coconut, and Cranberries

A quick and easy side dish, this couscous pilaf features a toasted trio of almonds, shredded coconut, and dried cranberries.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 271 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup shredded coconut
• ⅓ cup chopped almonds
• ⅓ cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup uncooked couscous
• 1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
• butter-flavored cooking spray

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease with cooking spray. Add almonds; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add coconut; cook and stir until almonds and coconut are fully toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cranberries; cook until cranberries are heated through, about 1 minute more.

Step 2

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a pot. Remove from heat and add couscous. Stir, cover, and let sit until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the almonds, coconut, and cranberries; stir to blend.