Couscous with Orange and Almonds
- 2 cups instant couscous
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, peeled, segmented and diced
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 head radicchio, shredded
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted slivered almonds
- Put the couscous in a large bowl, add the 2 cups boiling water, 1 teaspoon salt and orange zest, then cover and let steam for 5 minutes.
- Remove the cover and fluff with a fork.
- Whisk together the orange juice, vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Add half of the dressing to the couscous along with the onion, orange, mint and parsley and gently combine with a fork.
- Put the radicchio in a bowl, add the remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer the couscous to a large platter, top with the radicchio and garnish with slivered almonds.
instant couscous, boiling water, salt, orange zest, orange juice, red wine vinegar, extravirgin olive oil, onion, orange, mint leaves, parsley, head radicchio, freshly ground black pepper, almonds
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/couscous-with-orange-and-almonds-recipe.html (may not work)