Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup carrots, diced
1 large bell peppers, diced
1 cup green beans, cut into 1 “,pieces
1/3 cup red onions, sliced
1/3 cup raisins
2 tablespoons almonds, toasted and chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill
Directions:
Put couscous in a large bowl and cover with boiling water.
Cover and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice to fluff.
Steam carrots, pepper and green beans until tender crisp.
Add vegetables to couscous.
Gently stir in onions, raisins and almonds, In a separate bowl, whisk oil, orange and lemon juice, cinnamon, parsley and dill.
Pour dressing over couscous mixture, cover bowl and chill for 2 hours.
Servings: 12
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 140 min.