Orange Israeli Couscous with Carrots and Raisins
Technically, Israeli couscous may not be a grain, but it has a grain-like texture thats satisfyingly chewy. You can also try substituting vegetable broth or tomato or carrot juice for the orange juice for more savory results.
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Technically, Israeli couscous may not be a grain, but it has a grain-like texture thats satisfyingly chewy. You can also try substituting vegetable broth or tomato or carrot juice
for the orange juice for more savory results.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups Israeli couscous
- 1 cup plus 1 Tbs. no-pulp orange juice
- 3 medium carrots, grated (11/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
Preparation
Coat medium saucepan with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Add couscous, and toast 4 minutes, or until pale brown, stirring frequently. Add 1 cup orange juice and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper, if desired; and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and steam, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in remaining orange juice, carrots, raisins, and cumin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 191
- Carbohydrate Content 43 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0.5 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 218 mg
- Sugar Content 14 g