Apricot Couscous

Name: Apricot Couscous
Prep time: 27 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 355 milliliters chicken stock, warm; 237 milliliters couscous; 59 milliliters dried apricots, coarsely chopped; 1 bunches fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped plus leaves for garnish; 59 milliliters fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped; 6 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons lemon zest; 6 servings Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small red onion, small dice; 2 scallions green parts only; 59 milliliters whole almonds toasted, coarsely chopped

Apricot Couscous might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 7g of protein, 18g of fat, and a total of 311 calories. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up kosher salt and pepper, couscous, almonds, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 27 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add the red onion, apricots and almonds and saute gently over low heat until translucent and slightly fragrant.

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Red Onion

Apricot

Almonds

Add the couscous then dump in the warm chicken broth. Stir with a fork to combine, add lemon zest and cover.

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Chicken Broth

Lemon Zest

Couscous

Let sit for 10 minutes, then uncover and add the scallions, mint, and cilantro. Fluff again with a fork. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.

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Salt And Pepper