Orange Basil Pork Medallions

Makes 4 servings.

2/3 cup couscous
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces pork tenderloin
Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
Orange peel strips (optional)

Prepare couscous according to package directions.

For sauce, in a small bowl stir together orange juice, water, cornstarch, bouillon granules, basil, and pepper. Set aside.

Cut pork into 12 equal slices. Place each slice of pork between two sheets of plastic wrap. Lightly pound the slices with the flat side of the meat  mallet to about 1/2-inch thickness.

Spray a cold large skillet with nonstick spray coating. Heat over medium heat. Add pork slices to the skillet. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Turn slices over and cook about 2 minutes more or until just slightly pink. Remove the pork from the skillet; keep warm.

Stir sauce; add sauce to the skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more.

Stir parsley into couscous. Arrange couscous and pork on a serving platter. Garnish with orange peel strips, if desired.

Points: 5