Information
Course: side dish, starch
Total time: under 30 minutes
Skill level: Easy
Cost: Inexpensive
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth, boiling
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup couscous
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped scallions (about 2 scallions)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 oranges, peeled and cut into segments
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
Directions
1. In a medium bowl pour broth and orange juice over couscous; stir to combine. Cover and set aside, stirring occasionally, until all the broth has been absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. Meanwhile whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, scallions, cilantro, soy sauce, zest, ginger, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add to the couscous, mixing well. Taste and adjust seasoning.
3. Serve or chill until 30 minutes before serving. Mix in oranges and pine nuts just before serving.
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
This recipe serves 8 and includes 1/8 teaspoon of added salt per serving.
239kcal (12%)
29mg (3%)
33mg (54%)
11mcg RAE (0%)
187mg
29mg
4g
5g
2g
26g
0mg (0%)
506mg (21%)
2g (9%)
14g (21%)
1mg (4%)