Couscous-Stuffed Avocados

Couscous-Stuffed Avocados

Dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Enjoy couscous served with orange and avocado slices – a distinctive salad!

Prep Time

15

Minutes

Total Time

20

Minutes

Makes

4

servings

1
cup orange juice
3/4
cup uncooked couscous
1
medium carrot, shredded (3/4 cup)
2
medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
2
avocados, peeled and sliced
2
medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/4
cup French dressing
2
tablespoons salted sunflower nuts
  1. Heat orange juice to boiling in 1-quart saucepan; remove from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in carrot and onions.
  2. Divide couscous among 4 plates. Arrange avocado slices and orange sections around couscous.
  3. Drizzle salads with dressing. Sprinkle with nuts.
Makes 4 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Preparing couscous in fruit juice adds a distinctive flavor in this slightly sweet salad. To save time, use one can (eleven ounces) mandarin oranges, drained, for the fresh oranges.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 395
    • (Calories from Fat 190),
  • Total Fat 21g
    • (Saturated Fat 3g,),
  • Cholesterol 1mg;
  • Sodium 180mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 52g
    • (Dietary Fiber 10g,
  • Protein 9g;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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