Israeli Couscous with Celery, Scallions and Cranberries
Israeli Couscous with Celery, Scallions and Cranberries might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. This recipe makes 4 servings with 219 calories, 6g of protein, and 1g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of garlic, parsley, blood orange zest, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet.
Instructions
Watch how to make this recipe.
Fill a medium saucepan with water.
Add the bay leaves, smashed garlic and zest. Salt the water generously and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. When boiling, add the couscous. Cook until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes, and then drain. Discard the bay leaves, garlic and zest.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together the chopped garlic, cranberries, vinegar, scallion whites and celery. Season with salt and let sit for 20 minutes to soften.
Stir in the couscous, parsley and scallion greens.
Drizzle with oil. Taste and re-season.
Serve warm or at room temperature.