Couscous With Ginger, Orange, Almond & Herbs

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced
• 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed from about 3 oranges, strained to remove pulp
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 9 ounces couscous (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 12 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 14 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 orange, zest of
• fresh ground black pepper

1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large saucepan with a tight lid.
2. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Add the orange juice and simmer until the liquid has nearly evaporated, about 10 minutes, stirring as needed to prevent the juice from caramelizing.
5. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
6. Remove from the heat, add the butter, couscous, and salt.
7. Stir, and cover.
8. Let stand for 15 minutes.
9. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
10. Stir in the almonds, herbs, and orange zest.
11. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, fresh ginger, orange juice, butter, couscous, kosher salt, slivered almonds, parsley, fresh cilantro, orange, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/couscous-with-ginger-orange-almond-herbs-142251 (may not work)