CITRUS ISRAELI COUSCOUS

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Provided by dicentra

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup israeli couscous
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium high, heat oil. Stir in couscous, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
Stir in lime and orange juices and deglaze pan, stirring up all the browned bits on the bottom.
Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes.
Stir in parsley, pine nuts and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.1, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 9, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 8.1