Apricot and Spinach Couscous Recipe

Name: Apricot and Spinach Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup couscous; 2 slices bacon; 1 garlic clove, minced; ½ cup thinly sliced celery (1 stalk); ⅓ cup finely chopped onion (1 small); ⅓ cup dried apricot, snipped; 1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme; ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel; 1 cup baby spinach leaves; ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted; 14-½ cup apricot nectar

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup couscous
2 slices bacon
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup thinly sliced celery (1 stalk)
⅓ cup finely chopped onion (1 small)
⅓ cup dried apricot, snipped
1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 cup baby spinach leaves
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
14-½ cup apricot nectar

1
Bring broth to boiling; stir in couscous.
2
Remove from heat.
3
Cover; let stand for 5 minutes.
4
Fluff couscous.
5
In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
6
Drain bacon, reserving 1 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
7
Cook garlic in drippings over medium heat for 30 seconds.
8
Add celery and onion; cook 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
9
Stir in apricots, thyme, lemon peel, 1/8 teaspoons salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper.
10
Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
11
In a bowl, toss the vegetable mixture and couscous.
12
Crumble bacon; add bacon, spinach, and pine nuts to couscous mixture.
13
Stir in just enough of the nectar to moisten the couscous.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup couscous, 2 slices bacon, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Apricot and Spinach Couscous falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apricot and Spinach Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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