Name: Citrus-Date Couscous
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1/4 c. finely chopped red onion; 1 tsp. curry powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 3 c. Israeli (pearl) couscous; 1 large orange; 1/2 c. plain low-fat yogurt; 3 tbsp. olive oil; salt; Pepper; 3/4 c. pitted dates; 1 medium bulb fennel; 1/2 c. packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Step 1In small bowl, cover onion with cold water. Let stand.

Step 2In 4-quart saucepan, heat curry and cumin on medium 2 minutes or until fragrant. Transfer to large bowl. To same saucepan, add couscous. Cook 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring. Add 8 cups water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain; rinse until cool. Drain again.

Step 3Meanwhile, from orange, finely grate 1/2 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice into bowl with spices. Whisk in yogurt, olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper until blended. Chop dates and fennel; finely chop parsley.

Step 4Drain onion; add to bowl along with dates, fennel, parsley, couscous, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir until well coated.

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