ORANGE-NUT COUSCOUS

Orange-Nut Couscous image

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 cups orange juice
2 cinnamon sticks
5 cloves, whole
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups couscous
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet and cook almonds until lightly toasted.
Add onions and green pepper; cook until soft.
Add orange juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and spices and bring to a boil Quickly stir in couscous and raisins, then cover and turn off heat.
Let stand 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed completely.
Fluff with a fork before serving.
Sprinkle each portion with the green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.8, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 184.6, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 12.9, Protein 13.4