What happens when you marry couscous, or little balls of pasta, with oranges, lemons, cumin-spiced Moroccan chicken, and a bright array of vegetables? Kind of a party in your mouth.
My kids’ reaction was, “Wow! My tongue is so confused. Can I have some more?” I hope your family enjoys this healthy and tasty creation too. Feel free to improvise with whatever veggies you have on hand.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- 2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Couscous
- 1 340g box Israeli-style couscous
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup raisins
Veggies
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion or leek, chopped
- 1 255g bag plant-based chick’n tenders, cooked according to package directions
- 1-2 cups cucumber or zucchini, chopped
- 1-2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1-2 cups green beans or brussels sprouts, chopped
- 1/4 cup chives or green onions, chopped
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, squeezed lemon, cumin, salt and pepper, and mix well.
In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil and then add the vegan butter, couscous, raisins, and stir. Bring back to a boil and turn the heat off, leaving the pot covered on the burner to soak in the water. After 10 minutes it should be ready to fluff with a fork.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil and cook the onion on medium-high heat until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the zucchini, chopped bell pepper and brussels sprouts or green beans, and cook another 5 minutes, then add the chopped cooked chick’n and mix it in.
In a large bowl or pot, gently mix the fluffed couscous blend, chicken and veggie stirfry, cucumber (if using) and sauce all together until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle the chives over the top. Serve on a large platter or in individual bowls. It makes great leftovers too!
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