ORANGE-PINEAPPLE COUSCOUS

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This makes a great side dish to barbecue meats or for a picnic. Recipe is from one of my old Junior League cookbooks.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can(s) 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, liquid reserved
2 1/4 c orange juice
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 box 10-oz. box couscous
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
3 Tbsp green onions, chopped
1 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
1 can(s) 15 1/4 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained
1/3 c toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Add enough orange juice to the mandarin orange juice to make 2 1/4 cups liquid. Bring the juices and cumin to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Pour into a large bowl and let cool.
  • 2. Combine oil, soy sauce and lime juice. Stir into couscouls mixture. Add in mandarin oranges, cilantro, basil, green onions, ginger and pineapple. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

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