Name: Orange Couscous
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 package (10 ounces) couscous; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 tablespoons minced chives; 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Orange Couscous

Tags: Side Dish

Yield: 8

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 package (10 ounces) couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps

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.
Transfer to a large bowl; cool.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice and soy sauce. Stir in the cilantro, basil, chives, ginger and salt. Pour over couscous and toss to coat. Add oranges and almonds; toss gently. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 8 servings.