Couscous with Asparagus and Mandarin Oranges

Description
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

Ingredients

 * 1 Cup(s) orange juice
 * 1 Cup(s) water
 * 3 Teaspoon(s) olive oil
 * 2 Teaspoon(s) grated ginger
 * 1 Cup(s) couscous
 * 16 cut to 1-inch asparagus
 * 1 seeded and diced red bell pepper
 * 1/2 Cup(s) frozen Peas
 * 2 Cup(s) canned mandarin orange
 * 4 minced green onion
 * 1/2 Tablespoon(s) cayenne pepper
 * 1/4 Cup(s) toasted walnuts

Directions

 * 1) Note: To toast walnuts, place a single layer in a baking dish and toast in 350 F oven for about 10 minutes or until golden.
 * 2) In a nonreactive saucepan, bring orange juice, water, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ginger root to boil over high heat.
 * 3) Place couscous in large bowl and pour orange juice mixture over.
 * 4) Cover tightly and let stand for 20 minutes.
 * 5) Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon olive olive oil in non-stick skillet and saute the asparagus 2 minutes.
 * 6) Add red peppers and Peas, saute 1 minute.
 * 7) Add to the couscous with the oranges, green onion, 1 teas[ppm salt, cayenne pepper and nuts; combine well.
 * 8) Serve warm or at room temperature.