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Couscous with sweet potato and orange juice

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Preparation: 20 min
Serves4

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Tree nuts, Wheat

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Ingredients

  • 230 g Couscous, dry
  • 1 pcs Sweet potato, peeled, diced finely
  • 6 tbsp Orange juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh, chopped
  • 230 ml Water
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground

Method

  1. Place couscous into a heat-proof bowl.
  2. Heat the water almost to boiling point, then pour over couscous.
  3. Place aside for 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  4. Gently fluff with a fork.
  5. Cook sweet potato in a saucepan of boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  6. Heat the skillet over medium-high heat then add pine nuts and stir until slightly golden.
  7. Transfer to a bowl immediately as nuts will continue to cook.
  8. In a jug, whisk together orange juice and olive oil.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Add cooked sweet potato, toasted pine nuts, and parsley to the couscous.
  11. Pour dressing over and gently combine.
  12. Serve warm.

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