Winter Couscous
Winter Couscous
This couscous goes with any winter meal. The citrus adds flavor and warmth, and the dried fruit is a hint of sweetness to the comforting and filling side dish. Can be doubled. —Elizabeth KurtzThis recipe is by Elizabeth Kurtz and was originally published in the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup couscous
- 1 cup chicken broth, vegetable broth or water
- kosher salt, to taste
- grated zest of 1/2 an orange
- 2 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries or craisins
- 1/3 cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped (or other toasted nut of your choice)
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
Directions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, place 3/4 cup couscous. Set aside.
- Step 2: In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth or water) to a boil over high heat. Pour it over the couscous. Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand, undisturbed until the couscous is tender and flaky, about 5 minutes. Gently fluff the couscous with a fork.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the zest of 1/2 an orange, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 teaspoon maple syrup and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 4: Pour the dressing over the warm couscous. Add 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/3 cup roasted cashews (or other nuts) and 2 thinly sliced scallions, and toss again. Serve warm or at room temperature.