Name: Festive Cranberry Coconut Almond Couscous Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: Butter-flavored cooking spray; 1/3 cup chopped almonds; 1/3 cup shredded coconut; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup uncooked couscous

Pilaf

Couscous Pilaf with Almonds, Coconut, and Cranberries

Jul 31, 2025
by Adrianna Gorczany
- 3.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

24 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

3

Elevate your couscous game with this vibrant pilaf, a delightful medley of toasted almonds, sweet coconut, and tangy cranberries. It's a textural and flavorful adventure in every bite!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Butter-flavored cooking spray

1/3 cup chopped almonds

1/3 cup shredded coconut

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup uncooked couscous

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

47 g
Fiber

5 g
Protein

8 g
Saturated Fat

2 g
Sodium

119 mg
Sugar

9 g
Fat

6 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a skillet over medium heat, lightly coat with cooking spray. Add chopped almonds and toast, stirring constantly, until lightly browned (approximately 2 minutes).

02

Step

Add shredded coconut to the skillet and continue toasting, stirring frequently, until both almonds and coconut are golden brown and fragrant (3-4 minutes).

03

Step

Stir in dried cranberries and heat through (about 1 minute). Remove from heat and set aside.

04

Step

In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a rolling boil.

05

Step

Remove from heat, stir in couscous, cover, and let stand until couscous is tender and has absorbed the liquid (4-5 minutes).

06

Step

Gently fold in the toasted almond-coconut-cranberry mixture into the couscous until evenly distributed. Serve immediately.

For a richer flavor, toast the almonds and coconut in a tablespoon of butter instead of using cooking spray.
If you prefer a softer texture, soak the cranberries in warm water for 10 minutes before adding them to the skillet.
This pilaf is delicious served warm or at room temperature. It makes a great side dish or can be enjoyed as a light meal on its own.

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