Sweet And Spicy Couscous Salad Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 c. Currants
  • 1/4 c. Fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 c. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/3 c. Canola or possibly safflower oil
  • 1/4 tsp Grnd cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 3 c. Water
  • 1 Tbsp. Canola or possibly safflower oil
  • 1 1/2 c. Couscous preferably whole wheat
  • 1 med Carrot, finely minced
  • 1 c. Sliced green beans Or possibly- yellow wax beans (cut into 1/4" pcs)
  • 1 med Red bell pepper seeded and finely minced
  • 1/2 sm Red onion, finley minced
  • 1/4 c. Finely minced fresh mint Or possibly- parsley
  • 1/2 c. Tamari-roasted almonds coarsley minced

Directions

  1. Put the currants, orange juice, lemon juice, 1/3 c. oil, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne in a jar. Cover with the lid and shake till the ingredients are well mixed.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and 1 Tbsp. oil to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Immediately remove from the heat, cover, and let stand till the water is absorbed, about 6 min. Transfer the couscous to a large bowl, and fluff with a fork. Cold completely.
  3. Put 1 inch of water in a large saucepan with a steamer basket, cover with the lid, and bring to a gentle boil. Put the carrot, green beans, and bell pepper in the steamer basket, cover with the steamer (lid K.M.), and steam till the vegetables are a bright color, about 3 min. Remove the steamed vegetables from the basket; they should still have a crunch. Rinse under cool water, drain, and cold completely.
  4. Stir the steamed vegetables, onion, and mint into the couscous. Shake the Spicy Currant Dressing and pour it over the salad. Stir till well coated.
  5. Chill for at least 30 min to allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top just before serving and serve chilled. (If the salad is prepared more than a few hrs ahead, adjust the seasonings before serving.)
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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 318g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 319  
Calories from Fat 196 61%
Total Fat 22.2g 28%
Saturated Fat 1.66g 7%
Trans Fat 0.09g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 314mg 13%
Potassium 450mg 13%
Total Carbs 28.27g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g 22%
Sugars 14.57g 10%
Protein 4.44g 7%
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