Orange Israeli Couscous with Carrots and Raisins

(from EmilyAnn’s recipe box)

Source: Vegetarian Times Magazine

Categories: Recipes to Try

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups Israeli couscous
  • 1 cup plus 1 T no-pulp orange juice
  • 3 medium carrots, grated
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tsp cumin

Directions

  1. Coat saucepan with spray and heat over medium heat. Add couscous and toast 4 minutes or until pale brown, stirring frequently.

  2. Add 1 cup orange juice and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper if desired, and bring to a boil.

  3. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining orange juice, carrots, raisins and cumin. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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