Orange Couscous Pilaf
Makes 4 servings
Couscous looks like a grain but is actually a type of semolina pasta that cooks quickly and makes a delicious side dish.
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup dry couscous
1 cup grated carrots
2 large oranges, peeled and cut into small chunks
4 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 tablespoons raisins
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Bring broth and couscous to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add carrots, oranges, orange peel, raisins, salt, and cinnamon. Return to a boil, then turn off the heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Per serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 238
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Calories from Fat: 1.8%
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Protein: 6.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 52.4 g
- Sugar: 13.7 g
- Fiber: 5.7 g
- Sodium: 301 mg
- Calcium: 67 mg
- Iron: 0.9 mg
- Vitamin C: 53.4 mg
- Beta Carotene: 2814 mcg
- Vitamin E: 0.7 mg
Source: Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs by Neal D. Barnard, M.D.; recipe by Bryanna Clark Grogan
