Couscous With Orange And Almonds Recipes

ALMOND ORANGE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil, stir in the couscous and butter; cover, turn off heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
• Remove lid, fluff couscous with a fork, stir in the almonds, cilantro, orange zest and salt.
• Enjoy!

PEARL COUSCOUS WITH ORANGE, CRANBERRIES, AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk the oil, juice, zest, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a good grind of pepper.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring, until light golden, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until nearly tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cranberries, cover, and cook for 1 minute more.
• Toss the couscous, almonds, scallions, and mint with the vinaigrette and serve.

ORANGE AND ALMOND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Toast nuts in the bottom of a medium saucepot over medium heat. Transfer toasted nuts to a dish and reserve. Return pot to the stove top. Add broth and oil, cover pot and raise heat; bring the broth to a boil. Remove pot from heat, immediately. Add couscous, orange zest and parsley, then stir. Cover and let couscous stand 5 minutes. Fluff cooked couscous with fork and toss with toasted almonds.
• TIDBIT: Slice zested oranges and serve them after dinner.

MANDARIN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Place water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a large bowl, combine the oranges, peas, almonds, onion and couscous. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and pepper sauce; shake well. Pour dressing over couscous mixture; toss to coat.

COUSCOUS WITH SAUTéED ALMONDS AND CURRANTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the couscous, broth, paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rest for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
• While the couscous is resting, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer almonds and oil to a small bowl. Transfer fluffed couscous into a serving bowl and top with currants and the toasted almonds along with their oil.

ORANGE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring orange juice, water and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous; remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; fluff with a fork., Transfer to a large bowl; cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice and soy sauce. Stir in the cilantro, basil, chives, ginger and salt. Pour over couscous and toss to coat. Add oranges and almonds; toss gently. Refrigerate until serving.

ORANGE CRANBERRY COUSCOUS LIKE WHOLE FOODS'

Steps:

• In a sauce pot, bring the orange juice, water, first 2 teaspoons olive oil and grated ginger to a boil
• Add the couscous and stir well, cover and allow to reconstitute for 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, almond slivers and chopped parsley.
• Add the fruit mixture to the couscous and stir together.
• Top with the final teaspoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

ORANGE-SCENTED COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Mix 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons juice, oil, and peel in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 12 minutes. Fluff with fork, adding orange juice by tablespoonfuls to taste. Season with salt and pepper.