Sweet Orange Couscous With Apricot And Dates Recipe

Name: Sweet Orange Couscous With Apricot And Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water, divided; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons honey; 32 dried apricot halves (about 5 1/2 ounces); 2 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks; 1 cardamom pod (optional); 1/3 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons chopped pitted dates; 1/2 cup uncooked couscous; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

Servings: persons

3 cups water, divided
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons honey
32 dried apricot halves (about 5 1/2 ounces)
2 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 cardamom pod (optional)
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup uncooked couscous
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint

1
Combine 2 cups water, sugar, and honey in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in apricots, rind, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cardamom, if desired. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes. Cool. Remove apricots with a slotted spoon; set aside. Strain syrup through a sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Add orange juice and dates to syrup; cover and chill.
2
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in pan; gradually stir in couscous and salt. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool completely. Spoon 1/2 cup couscous into each of 4 bowls. Arrange 8 apricot halves over couscous; sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons mint. Spoon 1/2 cup syrup over each serving.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, divided, 3 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons honey, 32 dried apricot halves (about 5 1/2 ounces), and more.

Yes, Sweet Orange Couscous With Apricot And Dates 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.

Sweet Orange Couscous With Apricot And Dates

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