ORANGE CRANBERRY COUSCOUS LIKE WHOLE FOODS'

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I love to pick up the orange cranberry couscous at Whole Foods Market but it's a little spendy. So I took the ingredient list from this salad and employed the methods from a similar salad in the "Whole Foods Market Cookbook" and voila!

Provided by Garlic Chick

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried couscous
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1 cup drained canned mandarin oranges, cut up
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a sauce pot, bring the orange juice, water, first 2 teaspoons olive oil and grated ginger to a boil
  • Add the couscous and stir well, cover and allow to reconstitute for 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the dried cranberries, mandarin oranges, almond slivers and chopped parsley.
  • Add the fruit mixture to the couscous and stir together.
  • Top with the final teaspoon of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

Badol Dhali
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I love the bright and cheerful colors of this dish. It's a great way to add some color to your table.


SM SHAHIN ALAM
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This recipe is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it ahead of time and then just reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Taimoor Kapri
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavors of this dish.


Tatjana Mihajlovski
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I love the unique flavor combination of this dish. It's a great way to change up your regular couscous routine.


Roy Osbourne
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Vuyolwethu Sizani
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


Abidahbibi Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use seasonal ingredients. I love using fresh oranges and cranberries when they're in season.


Ethan Cook
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I'm not a big fan of oranges, but I loved this recipe. The cranberries and couscous balance out the orange flavor perfectly.


ferris faith Ireland
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Ryan Becker
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I've never had couscous like this before. It's so light and fluffy.


Akeshi Ahinsa
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This recipe is a great balance of sweet and savory. I love the way the oranges and cranberries complement each other.


dolon shabnur
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I made this recipe for my picky kids and they loved it! They even asked for seconds.


pam Williams
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover oranges and cranberries. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Muhammad Yaseen (Prince)
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I love the bright and cheerful colors of this dish. It's perfect for a summer party.


Ruhul. Savar7777
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5 stars! This recipe is a winner.


Ahmad Jalal
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new couscous dish.


Fatima Kaka
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The oranges and cranberries add a lot of flavor and make it really enjoyable.


Abbasjee Abbasjee
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Kutullo Malele
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the tangy sweetness of the oranges and cranberries.


Tukundane Jenina
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This recipe is a keeper! The combination of oranges, cranberries, and couscous is divine. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it.