Couscous with Asparagus and Mandarin Oranges

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

Ingredients

 * 1 cup orange juice
 * 1 cup water
 * 3 teaspoon(s) olive oil
 * 2 teaspoon(s) grated ginger
 * 1 cup couscous
 * 16 asparagus, cut to 1-inch
 * 1 seeded and diced red bell pepper
 * ½ cup frozen peas
 * 2 cups canned mandarin orange
 * 4 minced green onion
 * ½ tablespoon(s) cayenne pepper
 * ¼ cup toasted walnuts

Directions

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