Easy Orange Couscous Recipes

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CRAN-ORANGE COUSCOUS SALAD



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I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped up by the bright flavors of oranges, cranberries, basil and a touch of fennel. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 cans (14 ounces each ) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 large navel oranges, peeled and chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 small red onion, chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
8 fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork; cool. In a bowl, combine couscous and the next 9 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Garnish with additional chopped basil and reserved fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

ORANGE-SCENTED COUSCOUS



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Provided by Amy Finely

Categories     Fruit Juice     Side     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Orange     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups water
5 to 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1 10-ounce box (1 1/2 cups) plain couscous

Steps:

  • Mix 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons juice, oil, and peel in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 12 minutes. Fluff with fork, adding orange juice by tablespoonfuls to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

SWEET ORANGE COUSCOUS WITH APRICOT AND DATES



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Make and share this Sweet Orange Couscous With Apricot and Dates recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 Batch

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups water, divided
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons honey
32 dried apricot halves (about 5 1/2 ounces)
2 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 cardamom pod (optional)
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups water, sugar, and honey in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in apricots, rind, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cardamom, if desired. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes. Cool. Remove apricots with a slotted spoon; set aside. Strain syrup through a sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Add orange juice and dates to syrup; cover and chill.
  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil in pan; gradually stir in couscous and salt. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool completely. Spoon 1/2 cup couscous into each of 4 bowls. Arrange 8 apricot halves over couscous; sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons mint. Spoon 1/2 cup syrup over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1032.9, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 339.6, Carbohydrate 251.8, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 168, Protein 16.5

COUSCOUS WITH ORANGE AND ALMONDS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups instant couscous
2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 orange, peeled, segmented and diced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 head radicchio, shredded
Freshly ground black pepper
Toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a large bowl, add the 2 cups boiling water, 1 teaspoon salt and orange zest, then cover and let steam for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and fluff with a fork.
  • Whisk together the orange juice, vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl. Add half of the dressing to the couscous along with the onion, orange, mint and parsley and gently combine with a fork.
  • Put the radicchio in a bowl, add the remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the couscous to a large platter, top with the radicchio and garnish with slivered almonds.

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