Israeli Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Giada at HomeEpisode: Last Minute Menu

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

Couscous:

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups Israeli couscous (or barley or orzo)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 medium green apple, diced
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, see Cook's Note

Vinaigrette:

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally until slightly browned and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked couscous to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, apple, dried cranberries, and almonds.

For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil until smooth. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous and toss to coat evenly.

Cook's Note: To toast the almonds, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before using.

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recipe Israeli Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs
MOna springfield gardens, NY 03-20-2010
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the name is very bad
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Since when Cusus is Israeali ,Giada?!! it's like saying African Pizza!!!! Food is culture and people hertige should always... be respected.Read more
recipe Israeli Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs
Allison Jacksonville, NC 03-09-2010
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Interesting and yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I really enjoyed this when I made it. My husband wasn't into the blend of sweet and savory flavors, but I thought it was... terrific! Dried herbs are definitely no substitute for fresh herbs in this recipe. I will make this again!Read more
recipe Israeli Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs
Kristina Clarence, IA 03-06-2010
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just made this for supper. It was delicious! We all loved it. I had some ground venison in the fridge and sprinkled a... couple handfuls into it. I used pine nuts instead and a gala apple. Also currants cause i had no dried cranberries. It was absolutely just delicious. We didn't have a whole lot of food in the house so I just used regular couscous with orzo to clean out the cupboards. But when I get to the grocery store, I will definetely do everything exact. I will make this again!Read more
recipe Israeli Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs
Kristen Los Angeles, CA 03-05-2010
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Loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this the other night and everyone LOVED it! I had to substitute the dried cranberries for mixed berries (cherries,... strawberries and blueberries), a red pink lady apple for the green apple and balsamic vinegar for the apple cider vinegar. Everything still tasted delicious! I am definitely will be making this again.Read more
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null Alexandria, VA 03-03-2010
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ew - mapely!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I read the reviews before I made this and so the only changes I made were to add less salt and added a little more maple... syrup. MISTAKE! I'm not a syrup lover, I'll admit, but I enjoy it with my waffles or pancakes. However, this apparently does not extend to couscous. I think with a different dressing, the couscous would have been better. I also think it was much better warm than cold. I'll try a similar method of preparing the couscous, but this time I'll keep it warm and leave out the syrup!Read more
recipe Israeli Couscous with Apples, Cranberries and Herbs
Lorraine Alburg, VT 03-02-2010
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"Delicious ..Its a Keeper"
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

All the right flavors coming through, I call it fresh and clean tasting. We enjoyed it and I will make it again and again! !... I did however cut way back on the salt and upped the olive oil a little as i found the ACV a little too overpowering for our tastes as well as my guests.Read more