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
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.

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. Cover tightly and let stand for 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon olive olive oil in non-stick skillet and saute the asparagus 2 minutes. Add red peppers and peas, saute 1 minute. Add to the couscous with the oranges, green onion, 1 teas[ppm salt, cayenne pepper and nuts; combine well.

4. Serve warm or at room temperature.