TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH DRIED APRICOTS

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Just 5 ingredients

Provided by judy wellington

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Tbsp lemon-flavored olive oil, plus more as needed
2 c israeli couscous
1/4 c shelled, unsalted, roasted pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped
2 1/4 c hot water
kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
6 dried turkish apricots, chopped
2 scallions, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the couscous and pistachios and cook, stirring until toasted and light golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add the water, season with salt and pepper, to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  • 2. Remove the lid, stir in the apricots and scallions, taste, and adjust the seasonings. Transfer the couscous to a serving bowl and serve warm with a little more lemon oil drizzled over the top, if desired.

Melissa
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and healthy way to enjoy couscous.


Aftab Yousafzxaii111
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. My kids love the sweet apricots.


Karma Davis
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Tamal Sarkar
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


Rameeshagull Rameeshagull
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I love this dish! It's so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even a salad.


Abbi Jablonski
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Baby Rai
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky eater ate seconds.


Modester Dibo
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory.


Terrika Myers
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this dish was surprisingly good. The apricots and spices really made it.


Izere Chance
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I added some chopped nuts and raisins to mine and it was even better.


Svf 100„ÉÑ
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


calroo2010
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The couscous was perfectly toasted and the apricots added a lovely sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


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