Orange-nut couscous
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tablespoon | Oil |
| 1 | cup | Coarsely chopped almonds |
| 1 | Onion, chopped | |
| ½ | Green pepper, chopped | |
| 2 | cups | Orange juice |
| 2 | Cinnamon sticks | |
| 5 | Cloves, whole | |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Turmeric |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground red pepper |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Pepper |
| 2 | cups | Couscous |
| ¼ | cup | Raisins |
| ½ | cup | Green onions,chopped |
Directions
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.
Submitted By JIM WELLER On 03-10-95