ORANGE ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH SNOW PEAS

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My snow peas are on the vines and I love it! This is a nice salad for a warm day. Found on a blog from laura-realgoodfood. This can be served warm or cold.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup israeli couscous
1 3/4 cups chicken or 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup snow peas, trimmed
6 small green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 orange, peel and white pith removed, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
salt and pepper
1 orange, juice and zest of
1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat some olive oil in a small pot. Add the couscous and toast for 2 minutes. Add the broth and simmer, covered for about 8 to 10 minutes. Take pot off heat.
  • In a salad dressing shaker or a jar with a lid, add dressing ingredients and shake.
  • Steam the snow peas for about 4 minutes. Put into an ice bath to stop cooking.
  • In a medium bowl, add the couscous, snow peas, green onions, almonds, oranges and some salt and freshly ground pepper. Reshake and pour some dressing on. Mix and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 6.5, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 6.5

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