Couscous with Pine Nuts and Almonds Recipe

Name: Couscous with Pine Nuts and Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced; 1/4 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives; 1/4 cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted; 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp chopped mint

Servings: persons

1 cup couscous
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cucumber, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup blanched almonds, lightly toasted
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped mint

1
Put the couscous in a heatproof bowl.
2
Add enough boiling water to cover the couscous by 1in (5cm).
3
Let stand for 15 minutes, or until the couscous has absorbed all the water.
4
Fluff up the grains with a fork.
5
Stir in the pepper, raisins, apricots, cucumber, olives, almonds, and pine nuts.
6
Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, and mint.
7
Pour over the couscous and toss.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Serve warm, or let cool and serve at room temperature.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup couscous, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots, and more.

Yes, Couscous with Pine Nuts and Almonds 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 Pine Nuts and Almonds

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