Citrus Couscous

Ingredients:

1 large orange(s)

3/4 cup water

2 1/2 tsp. olive oil

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup couscous, dry

1 thinly sliced green onion

Directions:

Using zester or vegetable peeler, remove zest on orange, and set zest aside. Squeeze the juice from the orange and set that aside as well. In a medium saucepan, combine water, olive oil or butter, and salt. Bring to a boil add fresh orange juice. Remove the pan from heat and stir in couscous until completely mixed. Cover the pot and let stand for 5-7 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork until separated and then stir in the reserved orange zest. Cover until ready to serve, and fluff again right before serving. Sprinkle green onion on couscous before serving.

Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Serving Size: 1/4 cup is a grain for a 1-5 year old at lunch/supper
Credit: Twist & Sprout Cookbook