I am totally diggin on this whole menu of heart shaped plates for the silly fact that my children will try anything that is molded into a heart. When I presented this to my girls, my older quickly dug in – my little one hesitated “How cute, it’s a little orange heart,” I said and that’s all it took. I wonder if I can keep this going all year? Well I am very lucky to live here in the Rio Grande Valley where the citrus is plentiful. I live down the road from a small grove and the smell is just heavenly. We have enjoyed fresh squeezed o.j every morning and I myself have eaten countless grapefruit taking advantage of the local produce. Couscous is a great side dish which comes together very quickly served along fish, chicken, or simply with roasted veggies. The possibilities are endless when it comes to flavoring couscous- dried fruit, fresh juices, nuts or seed. Enjoy!!
Orange Sesame Couscous
Sunkist website, recipes
serves 3
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup chopped red or green bell peppers
1 tsp sesame oil
1/8 tsp salt
2/3 cup couscous
1 orange peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
3 tbsp chopped green onions
In a medium saucepan combine orange juice, red pepper, sesame oil and salt. Bring just to a boil; stir in couscous.
Cover and remove from heat. Let stand five minutes. Stir with a fork to fluff up mixture. Stir in orange pieces and green onions.
**I used Iraseli couscous which is larger in size.***
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