Moroccan Couscous with Vegetables Two Ways

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   Bring to boil the orange juice and water.

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   Add grated fresh ginger, red onion, orange zest and olive oil.

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   Simmer briefly before pouring over the couscous.

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   Cover and let steam while your vegetables are steaming.

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   If using, add toasted pine nuts just before serving.

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   Note: I buy couscous in bulk at our local food co-op.

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   It is very inexpensive there, but you can buy it in small boxes at the supermarket.

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   I steam an assortment of any combination of vegetables that I have in my vegetable drawer: broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, onons, turnips or rutabagas, red potatoes, sweet potatoes, cabbage, yellow squash or some combination thereof.

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   I use my pasta cooker with the slower cooking vegetables on the bottom, zucchini on top.

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    While vegetables are steaming:

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    Variation #1: Saute some mushrooms, garlic and onions, fresh herbs.

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    Place a large scoop of couscous in the center of the plate, surrounded by steamed vegetables.

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    Place sauteed mushrooms in the center over couscous.

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    Variation #2: Omit mushrooms.

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    Make a sauce with apricot jam or cranberry or other kind of chutney, thinned with a little orange juice and a bit of fresh ginger, to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.