Orange-Nut Couscous

Title: Orange-Nut Couscous

Categories: Grains, Vegan, Moroccan, African, Main dishes

Yield: 4 servings

1 tb Oil

1 c Coarsely chopped almonds

1 Onion, chopped

1/2 Green pepper, chopped

2 c Orange juice

2 Cinnamon sticks

5 Cloves, whole

1/4 ts Turmeric

1/4 ts Ground red pepper

1/4 ts Salt

1/4 ts Pepper

2 c Couscous

1/4 c Raisins

1/2 c Green onions,chopped

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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