Apricot Couscous

Serves 4
Time 25 min

Perfect for stuffing Couscous-Stuffed Moroccan Cornish Hens or as a delicious accompaniment to tagines or spiced meats and vegetables.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cupscouscous
    10dried apricots, chopped
    3/4 cupsliced almonds, toasted
    3 tablespoonslemon juice
    3green onions, green parts only, chopped
    1 cupfresh mint leaves, chopped
    1 cupfresh cilantro leaves, chopped
    2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
    2 tablespoonslemon zest
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt

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Method

In a small pot, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. 


Place couscous in a heat-proof medium bowl; pour boiling water over it and stir with a fork to combine. 


Cover and let stand until tender, about 12 minutes, then uncover and fluff with a fork.


In a large bowl, mix apricots, almonds, lemon juice, green onions, mint, cilantro, garlic and lemon zest. 


Add couscous, olive oil and salt to taste. 


Toss gently to combine.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

440

Total Fat

13g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

320mg

Total Carbohydrate

69g

Dietary Fiber

9g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

14g

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