Couscous-Stuffed Avocados

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 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

Steps

  • 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.

  • 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 Facts

Serving Size: 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
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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