
Ingredients
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1 cup couscous
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1 cup boiling water
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1 large orange
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1/2 cup pitted dried dates, halved
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1 small carrot, peeled, grated
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1 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
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1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon caster sugar
Method
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1Place couscous in a heatproof bowl. Add boiling water. Cover. Set aside for 5 minutes or until liquid has absorbed. Using a fork, fluff to separate grains.
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2Meanwhile, peel and segment orange (see note). Squeeze membrane over a bowl to reserve juice (you’ll need 1/4 cup). Discard membrane. Place couscous, orange segments, dates, carrot, mint and pine nuts in a bowl.
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3Place oil, cumin, sugar and reserved orange juice in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Shake to combine. Pour over couscous mixture. Toss to combine. Serve.
Source: taste.com.au