Orange-Pecan Couscous

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20 Jun 2006 06:45 AM

Orange-Pecan Couscous Couscous is a great alternative to rice for a side dish.

INGREDIENTS: 1 tbs Oil 1 cup Coarsely chopped pecans 1 medium Onion, chopped 2 cup Orange juice 3 sticks Cinnamon 5 whole Cloves 1 pinch Turmeric 1 pinch Ground red pepper 1/4 tps Salt 2 cup Couscous 1/2 cup Raisins

DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat oil in a large skillet and cook pecans until lightly toasted. 2. Add onions and cook until soft. Add orange juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, turmeric, red pepper and salt and bring to a boil. 3. Quickly stir in couscous and raisins, then cover and turn off heat. 4. Let stand 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed completely. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15 minutes Serves: 4

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