COUSCOUS WITH DRIED APRICOTS AND PISTACHIOS (VEGAN)

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From Bon Appetit, June 1996. For an even healthier version, use whole wheat couscous instead. Accompaniment to chicken, shrimp, grilled tofu, etc. Makes a large serving ideal for your next picnic or potluck!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups vegetable broth
4 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 cups couscous
6 ounces dried apricots, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground allspice
1 1/4 cups unsalted pistachios, toasted then chopped coarsely
3/4 cup green onion
6 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

Steps:

  • Combine broth, olive oil and salt in medium size saucepan. Bring to boil.
  • Combine the couscous, dried apricots and spices in a large serving bowl. Add the boiling water. Cover immediately and let stand until the water is absorbed; approximately 5 minutes.
  • Uncover couscous and fluff with fork. Cool.
  • Bring salad to room temperature and stir in the pistachios, green onions and basil ribbons.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 472.5, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 10.9, Protein 8.9

Sonia Rosas
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This dish is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.


Prabhani Jayawickrama
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I'm allergic to pistachios, so I substituted walnuts instead. It turned out just as delicious!


Zulema Pereda
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually have all of the ingredients on hand, so it's a lifesaver on busy nights.


Mehar Asif Tanha
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I'm not a vegan, but I still enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet.


Samir Raihan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I always have some on hand, so it's nice to have a few different recipes to use it in.


Ayush. Das
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


kaniya Akther
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've even started experimenting with different dried fruits and nuts.


cassie jones
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my couscous turned out dry and clumpy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


GoddessNik
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs.


Llll Lol
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I had some leftover couscous, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! It was easy to make and turned out great. The dried apricots and pistachios added a nice touch of flavor and texture.


Ishaq Nazeer
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This couscous dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of dried apricots, pistachios, and herbs was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Esa Mia
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit with the whole family! The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the dried apricots and pistachios added a nice sweetness and crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Michael Solomon
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This couscous dish is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The dried apricots add a touch of sweetness, while the pistachios give it a nutty crunch. The herbs and spices come together perfectly to create a dish that is both flavorful and a