Orange Couscous

Name: Orange Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 312 grams can mandarin oranges, drained; 2 Tbsps minced chives; 283 grams package couscous; 2 Tbsps minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 4 grams minced fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 Tbsps lime juice; 2 Tbsps reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 248 milliliters orange juice; 0 teaspoons salt; 27 grams slivered almonds, toasted; 237 milliliters water

Orange Couscous is a side dish that serves 8. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 6g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 220 calories. Head to the store and pick up slivered almonds, ground cumin, lime juice, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. Orange Couscous Salad, Orange and Almond Couscous, and Chicken with Couscous and Orange are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring orange juice, water and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous; remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; fluff with a fork.

Ingredients you will need

Orange Juice