FRAGRANT CITRUS COUSCOUS WITH PORK

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 35m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound mushrooms
4 ounces whole onion or 3 ounces ready-cut onion (1 cup)
1 teaspoon olive oil
6 ounces pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon cumin
Cayenne pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lemon rind
1 tablespoon orange rind
1/3 cup dried apricots
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped mint
1 large tomato
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler, or prepare top-of-the-stove grill.
  • Wash, dry, trim and slice the mushrooms; chop the whole onion.
  • Heat oil in large nonstick pot, and saute mushrooms and onions in hot oil to soften.
  • Cut tenderloin into 1/4-inch-thick pieces, and rub each side with 2 teaspoons of the cumin and a sprinkling of the cayenne. Broil or grill until brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, grate lemon and orange rind; chop apricots.
  • Follow package directions for making couscous. Add water to onions and mushrooms; bring to boil. Stir in couscous, lemon and orange rind, apricots, remaining cumin and cayenne; cover, and turn off heat.
  • Cut cooked pork into bite-size pieces, and stir into couscous.
  • Wash, dry and chop parsley and mint; wash, trim and chop tomato. When cosucous is done, add parsley, mint and tomato. Season with salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 411, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 256 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Nantsu Tsoeu
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out really well in the end.


Emerson Amaro
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I found that the pork was a bit dry, but the couscous was delicious.


Radioactive Balls
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference.


Emerson Exantus
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect! I highly recommend it.


gary harms
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's also a great dish to make for a potluck or party.


Ajay Mahabir
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The citrus and herbs really complement each other.


Abdullah Farooqi
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Fortino Valdez
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. The citrus flavors are so refreshing and the pork is always cooked perfectly.


Abdullah Nabi
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Mikaela Djurdjulov
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I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Alizayy Alizayy khan
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The couscous was light and fluffy, and the pork was tender and flavorful. The citrus flavors really shone through, and the herbs added a nice touch of complexity.


Thoppe Mahana
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This fragrant citrus couscous with pork was a delight to make and even better to eat! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the pork was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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