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orange-pineapple couscous

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Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

This makes a great side dish to barbecue meats or for a picnic. Recipe is from one of my old Junior League cookbooks.

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(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For orange-pineapple couscous

  • 1 can
    11-oz. can mandarin oranges, liquid reserved
  • 2 1/4 c
    orange juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 box
    10-oz. box couscous
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 c
    fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh basil, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    green onions, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    fresh ginger, chopped
  • 1 can
    15 1/4 oz. can pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1/3 c
    toasted pine nuts

How To Make orange-pineapple couscous

  • 1
    Add enough orange juice to the mandarin orange juice to make 2 1/4 cups liquid. Bring the juices and cumin to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Pour into a large bowl and let cool.
  • 2
    Combine oil, soy sauce and lime juice. Stir into couscouls mixture. Add in mandarin oranges, cilantro, basil, green onions, ginger and pineapple. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
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