Side-dishes - Alternatives
Recipe:
Couscous Salad
serves:
6
Method:
1. Whisk together the currants, orange juice, lemon or lime juice, olive oil, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne until well mixed.
2. In a large saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil and add the couscous.
3. Coverand remove from heat and let stand for 8 to 10 minutes, or until couscous is done the cooking.
4. Fluff couscous with a fork and allow to cool.
5. In a bit of water, steam or microwave the carrot and bell pepper until they are just barely cooked.
6. Combine carrot, bell pepper, onion and couscous in a large bowl.
7. Pour the orange juice dressing over the couscous and veggies and add fresh parsley.
8. Gently toss to combine.
9. Chill for at least one hour before serving.