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Apricot Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, small dice
1/4 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup whole almonds toasted, coarsely chopped
1 cup couscous
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, warm
1/2 tsp lemon zest
2 scallions green parts only
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped plus leaves for garnish
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

In a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the red onion, apricots and almonds and saute gently over low heat until translucent and slightly fragrant. Add the couscous then dump in the warm chicken broth. Stir with a fork to combine, add lemon zest and cover. 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.
Serve family-style on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	287.89 Kcal (1205 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.22g	10%
Cholesterol	2.7mg	1%
Sodium	142.02mg	6%
Potassium	452.42mg	10%
Total Carbs	47.33g	16%
Sugars	7.41g	30%
Dietary Fiber	5.7g	23%
Protein	10.8g	22%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	25%
Iron	89.8mg	499%
Calcium	78.1mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	150.63 Kcal (631 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.25g	10%
Cholesterol	1.41mg	1%
Sodium	74.31mg	6%
Potassium	236.72mg	10%
Total Carbs	24.77g	16%
Sugars	3.88g	30%
Dietary Fiber	2.98g	23%
Protein	5.65g	22%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	25%
Iron	47mg	499%
Calcium	40.9mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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