To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with dried fruit and substitute orange juice for cooking instead of water.
Ingredients
- 1.33 cups dry couscous
- 2 cups boiling water
- 0.67 cups sweetened dried cranberries
- 0.67 cups slivered almonds
- 0.5 cups packed dried apricots , chopped
- 3 medium scallions , thinly sliced with greens
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over top. Gently stir, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, place cranberries in a glass liquid measure and add water to cover. Microwave on high for 1 minute; drain.
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3
Add cranberries to the couscous, along with almonds, apricots, scallions, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
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