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Couscous with Dates

4.4

(14)

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 15 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup couscous
1 tablespoon finely chopped dried pitted dates
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion greens

Preparation

  1. Step 1

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

    Step 2

    Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in scallion greens.

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