Orange and Pistachio Couscous
A great lunch or dinner choice
Recipe
Couscous is a staple ingredient for many stove-less (no cook meals). Couscous in itself can be bland and benefits from the addition of spices as well as other ingredients to provide texture. I have used this meal for many years at home and have adapted it for hiking. I often have this meal for lunch as it can be prepared prior to camping and only requires rehydration to eat. The mix of ingredients used in this recipe makes for a very calorie dense meal.
Serves: 1
Approximate serving (dry weight): 182 grams
Approximate calories/serving: 687
Dry Ingredients
1 teaspoon Mixed citrus peel
1/3 cup Couscous
2 tablespoons Dried sultanas
½ cup Pistachios – unsalted
1 teaspoon Sumac
1/2 teaspoon Tang (or other similar orange drink powder)
Wet Ingredients
2/3 cup Water (this can be varied depending on your preference)
1 Tablespoon Olive oil
Preparation Instruction
- Mix all dried ingredients prior to the trip and seal in a small ziplock bag
- To prepare add both the dry and wet ingredients to a sealed container/500 gram peanut butter jar and seal
- Shake the sealed container for about 10-15 seconds to fully wet the dry ingredients
- Allow at least 90 minutes to rehydrate before consuming
- Stir before eating
