Carter Family Recipes

Cranberry and Pecan Couscous with Orange Vinaigrette

Ingredients

For the Couscous

  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon

For the Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 4-5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup pecans, or to taste
  • sliced green scallions

Preparation

For the Couscous

  1. In medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in Israeli couscous, turmeric, thyme, tarragon and a pinch of salt.
  3. Reduce heat and cook for about 10 minutes or until couscous is tender, then drain and place in a bowl.

For the Vinaigrette

  1. Whisk together orange juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  2. Pour on couscous, then add in cranberries, pecans and green scallions; toss to combine.
  3. Serve immediately or eat chilled.
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