Orange-pecan couscous
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tablespoon | Oil |
| 1 | cup | Coarsely chopped pecans |
| 1 | Onion; chopped | |
| 2 | cups | Orange juice |
| 3 | Cinnamon sticks | |
| 5 | Cloves, whole | |
| 1 | pinch | Turmeric |
| 1 | pinch | Ground red pepper |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 2 | cups | Couscous |
| ½ | cup | Raisins (more if desired) |
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet and cook pecans until lightly toasted. Add onions and cook until soft. Add orange juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, turmeric, red pepper and salt 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.
Recipe by Karen Mintzias
Submitted By KAREN MINTZIAS On 10-30-94