Apricot Couscous Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Couscous

• 1 cup couscous
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• Dried Apricot
• Whole Almond
• Scallions
• Fresh Mint Leaves
• Fresh Cilantro Leaves
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Olive Oil
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

How to Make Apricot Couscous

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup slivered almonds, and 1/2 cup dried apricots. Sauté gently for 5-7 minutes, until the onions are translucent and the apricots are slightly softened.
2. Add 1 cup couscous to the saucepan.
3. Pour in 1 3/4 cups warm chicken broth, stirring to combine.
4. Stir in the zest of 1 lemon. Cover the saucepan and remove from heat.
5. Let the couscous sit for 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.
6. After 10 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork.
7. Coarsely chop 2 green onions, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.
8. Add the chopped herbs to the couscous.
9. Stir in the juice of 1/2 lemon and drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
10. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.