Citrus and Curry Couscous

Recipe from Meredith Knowles

This citrusy and light dish will be a great addtion to any get together or weeknight dinner!  

Citrus and Curry Couscous

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Yield

4 Servings

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 cups orange juice
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups couscous (dry, israeli or pearl )
1⁄4 cup raisins, golden
1 cup cranberries, dried
1⁄2 cup chickpeas (canned, rinsed)
1⁄4 cup almonds (toasted)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
  salt (to taste)
  black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Bring orange juice, water, and olive oil to a boil. Add dry couscous, raisins, cranberries and garbanzo beans and cover until the couscous has absorbed almost all of the liquid (about 15 minutes).

Add curry powder, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste, stirring to make sure all ingredients combine and let sit on low heat until rest of liquid is absorbed.

Add almonds right before serving.