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Rebecca Katz

Published: November 17, 2009

1/4 cup shelled pistachios
11/2 cups whole wheat couscous, rinsed in cold water
11/2 cups boiling Magic Mineral Broth (page 54) or water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
2 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup raisins

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Spread the pistachios in an even layer on a sheet pan and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until aromatic and slightly browned. Let cool.

Meanwhile, combine the couscous and boiling broth in a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let sit for about 5 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Add the cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper and stir and fluff with a fork. Spread the couscous on a sheet pan, rake with a fork, and let cool to room temperature.

Combine the couscous, mint, scallions, lemon juice, orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, raisins, and pistachios and mix well, then do a FASS check. You may need to add a pinch or two of salt, a squeeze of lemon, or a dash of olive oil to balance the flavors.
Variation: Make this a meal in a bowl by adding 1 cup of cooked chickpeas when you stir everything together.

Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Per Serving: Calories: 265; Total Fat: 10.3 g (1.3 g saturated, 5.9 g monounsaturated); Carbohydrates: 40 g; Protein: 7 g; Fiber: 6 g; Sodium: 435 mg

Rebecca's Notes This dish benefits from being made ahead of time. The flavor deepens as it sits.

"Reprinted with permission from The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery. Copyright © 2009 by Rebecca Katz with Mat Edelson, Celestial Arts, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, Berkeley, CA. Photo Credit: Leo Gong."

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