African Couscous Salad Recette

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)!

Préparation 25 min
Cuisson 20 min
Calories 484.4 kcal
Protéines 25g
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Ingrédients pour 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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Comment préparer 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

Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer African Couscous Salad ?

African Couscous Salad prend environ 45 minutes du début à la fin — environ 25 minutes de préparation et 20 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient African Couscous Salad ?

African Couscous Salad contient environ 484.4 calories par portion, avec environ 25 g de protéines, 25 g de glucides et 23 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour African Couscous Salad ?

Les principaux ingrédients de African Couscous Salad sont Chicken Broth, Couscous, Butter, Cinnamon, Green Onion, Dried Apricot. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.

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