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Apricot Couscous Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meal with this vibrant Apricot Couscous recipe! Ready in under 30 minutes, this exotic side dish bursts with sweet apricots, crunchy almonds, and fresh herbs. Perfect alongside grilled chicken, fish, or as a vegetarian delight.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 289.2 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apricot Couscous

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 3/4 cups warm chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

5g

Carbs

14g

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