Orange and Almond Couscous

Looking for a healthy couscous recipe in Brisbane? This Orange and Almond Couscous is packed with flavour, fibre, and nutrients, making it an ideal meal for lunch or dinner. It’s light, aromatic, and perfect for anyone following a balanced diet or weight management plan.

At Brisbane Obesity Clinic, we recommend simple, wholesome recipes that are easy to prepare yet nutritionally complete. This couscous dish combines sweet, nutty, and aromatic flavours for a satisfying, healthy meal.

Why This Recipe Supports Healthy Eating

This Orange and Almond Couscous recipe:

• Provides fibre and plant-based protein
• Includes antioxidant-rich dates and almonds
• Uses natural sweeteners like honey
• Is easy to prepare for busy Brisbane lifestyles
• Supports sustainable weight management

Ingredients

• 2 large brown onions, halved and finely chopped
• Cooking oil spray
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1½ cups couscous
• 1½ cups hot orange juice
• 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• ½ cup chopped pitted dates
• ⅓ cup toasted flaked almonds

Method

1. Spray onion with cooking oil and heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add onion and cook for 1 minute or until soft.
3. Stir in coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and ginger; cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
4. Add honey and cook for 1 minute, allowing the mixture to caramelise. Remove from heat.
5. Place couscous in a heatproof bowl, add hot orange juice, and stir well. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
6. Fluff couscous with a fork to separate grains.
7. Stir in the onion-spice mixture, parsley, dates, and toasted almonds.
8. Taste, season with black pepper, and serve.

Healthy Eating & Weight Management in Brisbane

For personalised weight management and nutrition advice in Brisbane, the team at Brisbane Obesity Clinic provides evidence-based guidance and support to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Brisbane Obesity Clinic
(07) 3871 2277