As a dessert or side dish, this Sweet Couscous with Orange and Pine Nuts tastes great. It's the perfect balance of sweet and nutty thanks to the orange, toasted pine nuts, and honey. For a last-minute treat, it's perfect because it's quick and easy to make.
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous. 1 cup orange juice. Zest of 1 orange. 1/2 cup pine nuts. 1/4 cup dried cranberries. 1/4 cup honey. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. A pinch of salt.
Instructions: In a saucepan, bring the orange juice to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl. In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until they turn golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Add the orange zest, dried cranberries, toasted pine nuts, honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the bowl with couscous. Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined. Serve the sweet couscous warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
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