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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup couscous
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon frozen apple juice concentrate
- Dash ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped blanched almonds
Preparation:
Combine water, orange juice, couscous, orange zest, honey, apple juice concentrate, and almonds in a 1-quart microwaveable casserole dish. Cover. Microwave on high until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 1 minute more.Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: The New McDougall Cookbook by Mary McDougall and John A. McDougall, MD (Dutton/Plume)
Reprinted with permission.
