Name: Mediterranean Cranberry Couscous
Ingredients: 2 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp coarse kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 3 1/2 cups cooked couscous (according to package directions); 1/4 cup fresh carrots (peeled and shredded); 1/4 cup fresh red pepper (seeded and diced); 3 Tbsp sunflower seeds; 3 Tbsp dried cranberries; 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves (thinly sliced); 1 Tbsp fresh green onion (scallion) (trimmed and sliced)

Mediterranean Cranberry Couscous

A vibrant side dish with fresh veggies, crunchy sunflower seeds and dried cranberries.

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Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp coarse kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 1/2 cups cooked couscous according to package directions
1/4 cup fresh carrots peeled and shredded
1/4 cup fresh red pepper seeded and diced
3 Tbsp sunflower seeds
3 Tbsp dried cranberries
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves thinly sliced
1 Tbsp fresh green onion (scallion) trimmed and sliced

Instructions

In mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Combine couscous, carrots, red pepper, sunflower seeds, dried cranberry, mint and scallions. Add olive oil mixture. Toss to mix.
Cover. Keep chilled to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 130mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.

Mediterranean Cranberry Couscous