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Couscous with Apricots

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Couscous with Apricots

This couscous with coriander seeds and apricots is a nice alternative to rice. Try it with roasted chicken or vegetables.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and cooled
1 1/3 cups water
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous (6 ounces)
1/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely grind coriander seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.

    Step 2

    Bring water, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in couscous and coriander seeds, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in remaining tablespoon oil, apricots, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste

TagsCouscousPastaDried ApricotDried FruitFruitSideDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerGourmet
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