Balsamic-Orange Couscous Recipe

Name: Balsamic-Orange Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups instant couscous or 2 cups whole wheat couscous; 1 ¾ cups water; 1 cup orange juice; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 red pepper, quartered and thinly sliced; 1 green onion, thinly sliced on the bias; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon orange peel, finely grated; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 cups instant couscous or 2 cups whole wheat couscous
1 ¾ cups water
1 cup orange juice
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 red pepper, quartered and thinly sliced
1 green onion, thinly sliced on the bias
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon orange peel, finely grated
1 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Place couscous in a large bowl.
2
Combine water and juice in a small saucepan.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Pour water mixture over couscous.
5
Cover tightly and let stand for 5 minutes.
6
Fluff with a fork and let cool for 10 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, prepare vegetables and add to couscous mixture.
8
Stir balsamic vinegar with orange peel, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
9
Whisk in olive oil then drizzle over couscous mixture.
10
Toss to combine.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning just before serving if necessary.

360

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups instant couscous or 2 cups whole wheat couscous, 1 ¾ cups water, 1 cup orange juice, 2 stalks celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Balsamic-Orange Couscous falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Balsamic-Orange Couscous

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