Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
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2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely minced
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1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed from about 3 oranges, strained to remove pulp
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1 tablespoon butter
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9 ounces couscous (about 1-1/2 cups)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
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1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 orange, zest of
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fresh ground black pepper
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1 garlic clove, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large saucepan with a tight lid. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the orange juice and simmer until the liquid has nearly evaporated, about 10 minutes, stirring as needed to prevent the juice from caramelizing. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
- Remove from the heat, add the butter, couscous, and salt. Stir, and cover. Let stand for 15 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in the almonds, herbs, and orange zest. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.