Best Orange And Almond Couscous Recipes

Orange and Almond Couscous image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ounces (1/4 cup) sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups plain couscous
2 navel oranges, zested
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, a handful

Steps:

Toast nuts in the bottom of a medium saucepot over medium heat. Transfer toasted nuts to a dish and reserve. Return pot to the stove top. Add broth and oil, cover pot and raise heat; bring the broth to a boil. Remove pot from heat, immediately. Add couscous, orange zest and parsley, then stir. Cover and let couscous stand 5 minutes. Fluff cooked couscous with fork and toss with toasted almonds.
TIDBIT: Slice zested oranges and serve them after dinner.

Toasted Almond and Orange Couscous image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup couscous
1 tsp. turmeric
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 Tbs. orange zest
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted, slivered almonds
salt and pepper

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add chopped onion. Saute until soft. Add orange juice, orange zest, turmeric, clove and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and turn off heat. Let sit covered for 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Gently stir in almonds and scallions.