Orange-Nut Couscous

Submitted by AZPARZYCH

"Found online; posting for ZWT6 (NA*ME/Morocco)"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 green pepper, chopped
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 5 cloves, whole
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups couscous
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped

directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet and cook almonds until lightly toasted.
2. Add onions and green pepper; cook until soft.
3. 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.
4. Let stand 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed completely.
5. Fluff with a fork before serving.
6. Sprinkle each portion with the green onions.

Reviews

[I'mPat]

I scaled this back for 3 serves and I did substitute sultanas for the raisins and red capsicum for the green peppers but otherwise proceeded and made as per recipe but when I added the couscous and sultanas to to the liquid mix there was not enough liquid so had to add nearly a cup of hot/boiling water (would sub this with vegie stock in the future). Also I think I would dry roast the almonds (in an oil free pan) and then add them with the couscous and the raisins, giving a more even colour to the almond (oh I used blanched slivered almonds). Thank you AZPARZYCH for a lovely couscous recipe, made for Everyday A Holiday.

 

[Susie D]

I think this recipe has great potential. My dish ended up very dry, but it is possible the problem was using pearled couscous. I used 12 oz rather than two cups, but there still wasn't enough liquid for the result to be fluffy. I also added some orange zest to up the orange flavor. Next time I would double the tumeric too. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I am glad I tried it! ZWT9

 

[loof751]

What a delightful recipe! I don't care for onions so skipped the garnish, otherwise made just as directed and wouldn't change a thing. Loved the combination of flavors here; the heat from the cayenne was great with the orange and other spices. Enjoyed the addition of raisins and almonds too. Just loved this - thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[Sydney Mike]

Made this as per the recipe, but with one slight exception ~ I doubled the amount of raisins & was very happy with the results! This recipe makes for a very, very tasty side dish, & the next time I make it (which is in another 2 weeks) we'll have company here to enjoy it along with us! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Tagged & made in Please Review My Recipe]

 

[twissis]

Made as a Family Pick for ZWT6, I really enjoyed making & eating this easy-fix & tasty recipe. I noticed (while setting up for the pic) that I had no green onions, so I opted to scatter orange zest atop ea portion. I halved this recipe & expected 2 servings, but got 3 very generous servings. That said & IMO, this recipe will serve 6 generously, a chg that will improve the nutritional data. I am sure this works well w/many entrees but I see chicken as ideal for it. Thx for sharing this recipe w/us.