2 1\/4 C. Water
\n1\/4 C. Sugar
\n2 T. Fresh orange juice
\n1 T. Butter or margarine
\n10 oz. Quick-cooking couscous
\n1\/4 C. Golden Raisins (or Currants)
\n2 T. Grated orange rind
\n1 tsp. Ground cinnamon
\nPinch of Salt
\n2 navel Oranges, sectioned and chopped
\n10 pitted Dates, chopped
\nGarnish: Orange sections<\/p>\n
Bring 2 1\/4 C. water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan, stirring constantly; boil gently 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in orange juice. Remove from heat, and stir in butter. Combine couscous and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in hot sugar syrup. Let stand 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chopped orange and dates. Serve warm or cold. Garnish, if desired.<\/p>\n
Yield: 8 servings
\nCalories: 232
\nFat: 1.8g
\nFiber: 1.2g<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
2 1\/4 C. Water 1\/4 C. Sugar 2 T. Fresh orange juice 1 T. Butter or margarine 10 oz. Quick-cooking couscous 1\/4 C. Golden Raisins (or Currants) 2 T. Grated orange rind 1 tsp. Ground cinnamon Pinch of Salt 2 navel Oranges, sectioned and chopped 10 pitted Dates, chopped Garnish: Orange sections Bring 2 1\/4 C. water and sugar to a boil in a saucepan, stirring constantly; boil gently 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in orange juice. Remove…<\/p>\n