Pearl Couscous with Orange, Pistachio and Parsley: Fresh, Flavor-Packed Side Dish
Some dishes make everything on your plate better. This pearl couscous with orange is one of those side dishes. Fresh, colorful, herby and quick to make. Perfect alongside grilled fish, chicken or a tasty piece of lamb, but also impossible to resist as a lunch on its own. And the best part? You can make it in twenty minutes. Bring on that citrus bomb!
The recipe comes from the Citrus Bible by Julia Hulleman, the ultimate book for anyone who can’t live without citrus fruit.
Pearl Couscous with Orange: Our New Favorite
Pearl couscous, with its beautiful, plump grains, has a lovely firm bite. In this recipe, you combine it with juicy orange segments, crunchy pistachios, fresh cucumber and lots of flat-leaf parsley. The dressing with orange juice, cumin and honey finishes it off perfectly. You can never have enough side dishes like this in your repertoire!
Variations Are Welcome (and Even Recommended)
Is your orange sweet enough already? Then use a little less honey. Prefer a spicy twist? Add some chili to the dressing. In the mood for more bite? Some feta or grilled halloumi also works beautifully here.
How to Make Pearl Couscous with Orange and Pistachio
Cook the pearl couscous
Cook the couscous according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under lukewarm water and drain well.Make the dressing
Mix the orange juice and zest with cumin, honey and olive oil to make a dressing. Season with salt and pepper.Mix everything
Toss the lukewarm couscous with orange segments, pistachios, red onion, cucumber and parsley. Pour the dressing over it and serve at room temperature.
What Should You Serve with It? Tips!
Lamb chops with dukkah: deliciously herby and wonderful with the orange.
Grilled mackerel with mandarin sauce: citrus on citrus is always a good idea.
Or… just enjoy it as is! As a light lunch or picnic dish.
The Citrus Bible Cookbook
The Citrus Bible by Julia Hulleman is packed with more than 250 recipes in which citrus takes center stage. From Mexican sopa de lima to British lemon curd: it’s a journey through the world of fresh and fruity cooking. This pearl couscous with orange, pistachio and parsley is a perfect example: simple, elegant and wonderfully fresh!
Title: Citrus Bible
Author: Julia Hulleman
Price: €34.99
Publisher: Carrera Culinair
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