Fruited Couscous Pilaf
Fruited Couscous Pilaf might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 203 calories, 6g of protein, and 3g of fat each. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have pine nuts, orange juice, couscous, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place currants, cherries, apricots, and orange juice in a medium bowl; add 1/4 cup water.
Let stand 45 minutes, stirring twice.
Drain well; discard orange juice mixture.
Bring 1/2 cup water and broth to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually stir in fruit mixture and couscous.
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork; place in a large bowl.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onions; saut 2 minutes.
Add onions, parsley, and next 5 ingredients (through pepper) to couscous mixture; stir until well blended.