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Spicy Couscous with Orange Zest

Source of Recipe

Charleston (SC) Post & Courier


List of Ingredients





Recipe

Makes 4 side-dish servings

1 orange
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon chili oil, or more to taste
1 (5.8-ounce) package roasted garlic and olive oil couscous mix
2 scallions, sliced (green part only), about 1/4 cup
1/4 cup currants

Grate the zest from the orange. Squeeze juice from orange; set aside. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups water, orange zest, olive oil and chili oil to a boil.

Stir in couscous and contents of spice envelope from couscous mix. Cover; let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in scallions, currants and reserve orange juice.

Per serving: 260 calories, 4 grams fat, 6 grams protein, 40 grams carbohydrates, 360 milligrams sodium, 2 grams fiber.