Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups couscous, uncooked
  • 1 12 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup carrot, diced
  • 1 large bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup green beans, cut into 1 ",pieces
  • 13 cup red onion, sliced
  • 13 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons almonds, toasted and chopped
  • 14 cup canola oil
  • 12 cup orange juice
  • 14 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 12 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill

Method

  • Put couscous in a large bowl and cover with boiling water.
  • Cover and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice to fluff.
  • Steam carrots, pepper and green beans until tender crisp.
  • Add vegetables to couscous.
  • Gently stir in onions, raisins and almonds, In a separate bowl, whisk oil, orange and lemon juice, cinnamon, parsley and dill.
  • Pour dressing over couscous mixture, cover bowl and chill for 2 hours.