COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS

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Categories     Fruit     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Ramadan     Apricot     Healthy     Vegan     Couscous     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and cooled
1 1/3 cups water
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous (6 ounces)
1/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Finely grind coriander seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
  • Bring water, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in couscous and coriander seeds, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in remaining tablespoon oil, apricots, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste

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