Orange-Nut Couscous
"Found online; posting for ZWT6 (NA*ME/Morocco)"
photo by twissis
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
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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
- 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.
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Reviews
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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. -
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 -
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! -
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] -
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.
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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.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
AZPARZYCH
Peoria, 41
<p><span><strong>I am a stay at home mom to two wonderful boys; Joshua (8years), Kaiden (5 years), and baby GIRL, Madalynn (19 months)! I also have two fur babies (cats); Kobee, AJ; we had to put our youngest cat Sly down Jan 2014. :(. I am also married to my best friend, Jeff and have been since April 2005. I love cooking, hate cleaning and will do whatever I can to get out of it! I love grilling and baking. I do most of the grilling at my house, and bake for almost a week straight at Christmas time! I can make or will attempt just about anything, though I rarely make brownies, my husband's are the best! Homemade breads are not my friend, so I am always working on bread baking.</strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>As for recipe ideas (besides zaar) Cooking Light Cookbooks are my favorites. I love to make new meals and try new things; it is hard though because my husband is picky when it comes to veggies (and hates seafood); If it were up to him we would have baked-bread crumb chicken and white rice at least one meal a day! Over the past couple years with zaar, I have found tons of new recipes my family normally wouldn’t eat but have been happily surprised with new favorites.</strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>I love to join in all of the tag games; I haven't been as present as I would like, but as soon as my Jeff is back from working in Ohio I will be back in full tagging mode! </strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>Cooking is my hobby and passion, I always like to host the family get togethers and volunteer for the potluck dishes. Most of all though are my kids; being home all day with them is fun and challenging, but I wouldn’t trade it for any salary!!</strong></span></p>
