Here’s a fabulous, healthy side dish that features a delightful sunny citrus flavor. Couscous Stuffed Sunkist Oranges is a quick and easy side dish that's sure to impress. A perfect side dish to chicken or fish.
Ingredients:
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4
Sunkist® navel oranges
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1
tsp.
olive oil
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1
chopped onion
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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1
pinch dried thyme and dried oregano
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1
cup
couscous
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1
cup
chicken or vegetable stock
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1/3 cup currants or raisins
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1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
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2
Sunkist® navel oranges, segmented
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Salt & pepper
Instructions: (Makes 4 servings)
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Preheat oven to 350° F.
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Cut a thin slice from the top of each orange. Scoop out pulp by cutting around the edge of the fruit with a knife and spooning out the flesh and juice; reserve flesh and juice for another use. Place orange cups in a square baking pan and set aside.
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In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté 5-7 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent. Add dried herbs and cook for 1 minute longer or until herbs are fragrant. Add couscous and stock. Stir in currants, nuts and orange segments until combined.
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Divide mixture into hollowed oranges. Top oranges with their lid and wrap each in foil. Bake for 15 minutes. Unwrap foil and serve warm.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 317
Total Fat: 7.93g
Cholesterol: ---
Sodium: 204mg
Total Carbs: 52.74g
Dietary Fiber: 4.19g
Sugars: 12.27g
Protein: 8.32g