Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Toasted pistachios, apricots, cinnamon and allspice bring great flavor to this accompaniment for the chicken. 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 |
Directions:
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.)
2. Mix nuts, green onions and basil into couscous. Season with salt and pepper.
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