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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This couscous with coriander seeds and apricots is a nice alternative to rice. Try it with roasted chicken or vegetables. 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 |
Directions:
1. Finely grind coriander seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
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.
3. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in remaining tablespoon oil, apricots, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste
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