Couscous With Ginger, Orange, Almond & Herbs Recipe

Name: Couscous With Ginger, Orange, Almond & Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced; 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed from about 3 oranges, strained to remove pulp; 1 tablespoon butter; 9 ounces couscous (about 1-1/2 cups); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted; ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 orange, zest of; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
12 yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced
1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed from about 3 oranges, strained to remove pulp
1 tablespoon butter
9 ounces couscous (about 1-1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 orange, zest of
fresh ground black pepper

1
Heat the oil over medium heat in a large saucepan with a tight lid.
2
Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes.
4
Add the orange juice and simmer until the liquid has nearly evaporated, about 10 minutes, stirring as needed to prevent the juice from caramelizing.
5
Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
6
Remove from the heat, add the butter, couscous, and salt.
7
Stir, and cover.
8
Let stand for 15 minutes.
9
Fluff the couscous with a fork.
10
Stir in the almonds, herbs, and orange zest.
11
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 12 yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup), 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Couscous With Ginger, Orange, Almond & Herbs 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.

Couscous With Ginger, Orange, Almond & Herbs

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