Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios Recipe

Name: Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 10-ounce boxes couscous (about 2 1/4 cups); 1 1/4 cups (about 7 ounces) dried apricots, thinly sliced; 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 1/4 cups (about 4 ounces) unsalted pistachios, toasted, chopped; 3/4 cup chopped green onions; 6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Servings: persons

3 cups water
4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 10-ounce boxes couscous (about 2 1/4 cups)
1 1/4 cups (about 7 ounces) dried apricots, thinly sliced
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/4 cups (about 4 ounces) unsalted pistachios, toasted, chopped
3/4 cup chopped green onions
6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

1
Combine water, oil and salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil.
2
Combine couscous, apricots and spices in large bowl.
3
Add boiling liquid.
4
Cover immediately; let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
5
Uncover; fluff with fork.
6
Cool.
7
(Can be made 6 hours ahead.
8
Cover; chill.
9
Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
10
Mix nuts, green onions and basil into couscous.
11
Season with salt and pepper.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 10-ounce boxes couscous (about 2 1/4 cups), and more.

Yes, Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios 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 Dried Apricots and Pistachios

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