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Tropical Couscous
 
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 8
A good side for grilled meats. Per serving: 178 calories, 7 g fat, 26 g carb, 0 mg cholesterol
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) box couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 orange, peeled, and chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
Directions:
1. Add orange juice and cumin to a saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Add in couscous; cover.
3. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
4. Fluff couscous; transfer to a large bowl; let cool.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the oil, soy sauce, and lime juice; stir into couscous.
6. Add in the cilantro, basil, chives, ginger, mango, and orange; toss to combine.
7. Sprinkle w/ nuts.
By RecipeOfHealth.com