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What to do with all that Thanksgiving goodness: using up those leftovers
I tried a new recipe this year- Cranberry Couscous (cold). It turned out very tasty and would make an excellent vegetarian substitute for stuffing (if so desired- though we had both). I doubled the recipe and that caused no problems. I made the couscous according to the package directions (water/couscous ratio, which I believe was 3/4 c water to couscous). I also substituted pure cranberry juice for the water, to imbue more cranberry flavor. This was a direction in the alternate, hot recipe listed below. A suggestion on the original recipe called for vegetable stock instead of water. Another suggested making the recipe a day in advance, which I did, to allow the flavors to balance. The balance was good for the day after, but the balsamic vinegar dominated a little another day later. Perhaps a little more cranberry juice sprinkled over would help re-balance the flavors? I chopped the vegetables very fine and used baby carrots.
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1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
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3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
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| 1. | In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool for 10 minutes. |
| 2. | In a bowl, combine the couscous, cranberries, carrots, cucumber and green onions. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over couscous mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in almonds. |
Original Recipe Link: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cranberry-Couscous-Salad/Detail.aspx
Hot Cranberry Couscous: http://www.cranberries.org/cranberries/recipes_couscous2008.html
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Image Source: Photo showing some of the aspects of a traditional US
Thanksgiving day dinner: November 2002 by Ben Franske.
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