Couscous with Currants, Dried Apricots and Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Couscous with Currants, Dried Apricots and Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups couscous; 4 1/2 cups boiling water or chicken broth; 3/4 cup dried currants; 1 cup dried apricots, diced; 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts; Zest of a lemon; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper; Cayenne, to taste; 5 to 6 scallions, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely sliced

Servings: persons

3 cups couscous
4 1/2 cups boiling water or chicken broth
3/4 cup dried currants
1 cup dried apricots, diced
3/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Zest of a lemon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
Cayenne, to taste
5 to 6 scallions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely sliced

1
In a large bowl combine couscous and boiling water.
2
Cover with plastic wrap and allow to steam for 5 minutes.
3
Fluff couscous with a fork, breaking apart clumps with fingertips.
4
Stir in currants, apricots, and pine nuts and set aside.
5
In a small bowl whisk together the zest, juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and cayenne.
6
Drizzle mixture over the couscous and toss to combine.
7
Couscous can be made up to this point 1 to 2 days in advance.
8
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.
9
Stir in the scallions.
10
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with mint.

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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: 3 cups couscous, 4 1/2 cups boiling water or chicken broth, 3/4 cup dried currants, 1 cup dried apricots, diced, and more.

Yes, Couscous with Currants, Dried Apricots and Pine Nuts falls under the General 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.

Couscous with Currants, Dried Apricots and Pine Nuts

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