Orange, Apricot And Carrot Couscous
This vibrant couscous salad is bursting with flavors and textures. The combination of sweet dried fruit, zesty orange juice, and nutty pine nuts creates a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. With a hint of fresh ginger and the mellowed flavor of red onion, this dish is not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole-wheat couscous
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 teaspoons ume plum vinegar
- sea salt
- 10 dried apricots, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 tablespoons dried currants or raisins
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 medium-sized red onion, finely sliced or diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 medium carrot
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
Instructions
- Pour couscous into a medium-sized bowl and set aside. In a small pot, combine water, orange juice, olive oil, 4 teaspoons vinegar and a pinch of sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the dried fruit and ginger. Let simmer for about 1 minute.
- After a quick stir, pour the liquid mixture over the dry couscous. Stir just to eliminate any pockets of dry couscous. Use a vegetable peeler to peel the carrot into ribbons over the couscous, then cover the concoction with a plate or tea towel to trap the heat.
- The couscous will cook by itself in about 15 to 20 minutes. In the meantime, rinse the sliced onion under running water and then toss it with 1 teaspoon vinegar in a small bowl to mellow the flavor. In a small pan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until lightly golden and fragrant, tossing frequently to prevent burning.
- When the couscous is cooked, fluff it with a fork, then mix in the onion and pine nuts. Serve warm or chilled.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
4
Nutrition
- Calories: 422 calories
- Sugar Content: 15.9 g
- Sodium Content: 176.8 mg
- Fat Content: 19.8 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.9 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content: 55.8 g
- Fiber Content: 5.4 g
- Protein Content: 7.9 g
- Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
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