Macadamia Citrus Couscous
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
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Our Test Kitchen provides this tasty twist on couscous salad. It pairs well with many entrees. Or toss in some cooked shrimp for a meal on the lighter side.
SERVINGS: 8
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup refrigerated passion fruit juice blend
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1 package (10 ounces) couscous
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 1/2 cup orange-flavored dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 3 green onions, sliced
Directions:
In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil for 2 minutes or until tender. Add the broth, fruit juice, marmalade, Worcestershire sauce, ginger and cayenne. Bring to a boil; stir in couscous and orange peel.
Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the macadamia nuts, cranberries, cilantro and green onions. Serve warm or chilled. Yield: 8 servings.