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Cucumber, Mint, Orange, Israeli Couscous

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TIME: 45 MINS | 3-4 SERVINGS

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Ingredients


1/4 cup Blood Orange Co-milled Olive Oil

1 cup Israeli Couscous

1 Medium cucumber, chopped

2 cups water

3oz Feta cheese, cubed

3 tbsp mint leaves, chopped

2 mandarin oranges, one juiced, one segmented

Orange zest

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation


STEP 1
Heat 1 Tbsp of the olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add couscous, and lightly fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

STEP 2
Add 1 cup of cold water and juice of one mandarin to pan and stir until absorbed. Add additional 1/2 cup water, stir until couscous is cooked through, about 10 minutes.

STEP 3
Remove couscous from heat, add mint, Feta, cucumber, and peeled mandarin segments.

STEP 4
Add 3 tablespoons of blood orange co-milled olive oil, season with salt, pepper, orange zest, and toss.

STEP 5
Serve chilled and enjoy!

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