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Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios

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Toasted pistachios, apricots, cinnamon and allspice bring great flavor to this accompaniment for the chicken.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 10

Ingredients

3 cups water
4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 10-ounce boxes couscous (about 2 1/4 cups)
1 1/4 cups (about 7 ounces) dried apricots, thinly sliced
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/4 cups (about 4 ounces) unsalted pistachios, toasted, chopped
3/4 cup chopped green onions
6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine water, oil and salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Combine couscous, apricots and spices in large bowl. Add boiling liquid. Cover immediately; let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover; fluff with fork. Cool. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)

    Step 2

    Mix nuts, green onions and basil into couscous. Season with salt and pepper.

TagsCouscousPastaDried ApricotDried FruitFruitPistachioNutScallionOnionRoot VegetableVegetableSideDinnerDairy FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasyBon Appétit
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