Toasted Almond and Orange Couscous
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 345
- Total Fat
- 13
- Saturated Fat
- 1
- Carbohydrates
- 49
- Dietary Fiber
- 6
- Sugar
- 7
- Protein
- 10
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 390
Ingredients
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup couscous
1 tsp. turmeric
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 Tbs. orange zest
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted, slivered almonds
salt and pepper
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add chopped onion. Saute until soft. Add orange juice, orange zest, turmeric, clove and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and turn off heat. Let sit covered for 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Gently stir in almonds and scallions.