Arbol Chile-Infused Couscous with Dates and Oranges

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 dried arbol chiles
  • One 3-inch-long cinammon stick
  • 1 cup plain couscous
  • 3 oranges
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 1/4 cup minced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Combine the broth, chiles, and cinnamon stick in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Then remove and discard the chiles and cinnamon stick.
  4. Put the couscous in a large bowl and pour the hot infused broth over it.
  5. Cover, and let stand for 4 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, cut the peel and white pith from each orange.
  7. Working over a medium bowl, cut between the membranes to release the orange segments.
  8. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the orange juice.
  9. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
  10. Mix in the orange segments, pine nuts, dates, onion, cilantro, olive oil, and the reserved orange juice.
  11. Season the couscous salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  12. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

569 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.4g 21% DV
Total Fat 41.6g 53% DV
Carbs 47.6g 17% DV
Fiber 8.1g 29% DV
Sugar 21.4g 43% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9838.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1535mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 78mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 151.5mg 100% DV
Calcium 340mg 26% DV
Iron 12.1mg 67% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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