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Pistachio-Mint Couscous

Type: Rice
Courses: Side dish
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1   Box couscous - (10 oz)
3 tablespoons 45mlGolden raisins
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlGround coriander
1   Cinnamon
1   Cayenne
2 1/4 cups 533mlBoiling water
3 tablespoons 45mlLightly-toasted and roughly-chopped
  Shelled pistachios
2 tablespoons 30mlLightly-toasted whole shelled pistachios
1/4 cup 10g / 0.4ozChopped fresh mint leaves - (packed)
2 tablespoons 30mlExtra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons 7.5mlFresh orange juice

Recipe Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the couscous, raisins, salt, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne. Pour the boiling water over the mixture, cover, and let stand until the water is absorbed and the couscous is puffed, about 6 minutes.

Uncover and fluff with a fork. Add the pistachios, mint, oil, and orange juice. Adjust seasoning, to taste. Serve hot.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EM-1E80) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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