African Couscous Salad Rezept

A vibrant and refreshing African couscous salad, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. This recipe, inspired by Raley's magazine, features fluffy couscous tossed with toasted almonds, a zesty orange dressing, and your favorite fresh vegetables. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 20 minutes (plus chilling time)!

Vorbereitung 25 Min.
Kochzeit 20 Min.
Kalorien 484.4 kcal
Eiweiß 25g
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Zutaten für African Couscous Salad

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 orange, segmented or zested
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

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Zubereitung von African Couscous Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread 1/2 cup slivered almonds on a baking sheet. Toast for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. (Alternatively, toast in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly).
  2. In a large saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth to a boil.
  3. Stir in 1 cup couscous, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  4. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  5. Fluff the couscous with a fork and let cool completely.
  6. While the couscous cools, prepare the remaining ingredients: 1 cup chopped cucumber, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional).
  7. In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, toasted almonds, and prepared vegetables.
  8. Drizzle with the Tangy Orange Dressing (recipe below) and toss gently to combine.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

13g

Carbs

25g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Salads Side Dishes African Easy Beginner Cook Potluck Picnic Pasta Rice And Grains To Go

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von African Couscous Salad?

African Couscous Salad dauert insgesamt etwa 45 Minuten – ungefähr 25 Minuten Vorbereitung und 20 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat African Couscous Salad?

African Couscous Salad hat etwa 484.4 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 25 g Eiweiß, 25 g Kohlenhydraten und 23 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für African Couscous Salad?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für African Couscous Salad sind Chicken Broth, Couscous, Butter, Cinnamon, Green Onion, Dried Apricot. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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