Sweet Mediterranean Couscous |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Couscous is very versatile and this dish features dried fruit and the healthful sweet spices cardamom and cinnamon. It complements spicy main dishes and the leftovers are great for breakfast the next day. This couscous may be sweet, but there is no sugar added! Read more ! The combination of dried fruit and nut increases the fiber content of this dish too, making it a truly healthful side dish. Ingredients:
stand time:2hours |
2 cups whole wheat couscous |
1/2 cup dried apricots |
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
fresh lemon juice of two medium lemons (about 5 tablespoons) |
fresh orange juice of one small orange )about 3 tablespoons) |
1 generous tablespoon grated lemon peel |
1 teaspoon ground cardamom |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
8 dried dates, pitted and chopped |
1 cup pistachios toasted |
2 medium shallots chopped fine |
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint |
Directions:
1. Bring 2 cups water to boil in medium saucepan.
2. Stir in couscous and remove from heat.
3. Cover and let stand 3 minutes.
4. Stir in dried apricots.
5. Let stand 2 minutes.
6. Fluff with fork.
7. Transfer to large bowl.
8. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, lemon peel, with cardamom and cinnamon to blend in small bowl.
9. Drizzle over couscous while couscous is still warm.
10. Mix dates, pistachios, minced shallots, and mint.
11. Season with salt and pepper.
12. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. Garnish with mint sprigs.
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