Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios Recipe

Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios Recipe

  • 3 cups water
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 10-ounce boxes couscous (about 2 1/4 cups)
  • 1 1/4 cups (about 7 ounces) dried apricots, thinly sliced
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 1/4 cups (about 4 ounces) unsalted pistachios, toasted, chopped
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  1. Combine water, oil and salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Combine couscous, apricots and spices in large bowl. Add boiling liquid. Cover immediately; let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover; fluff with fork. Cool. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
  2. Mix nuts, green onions and basil into couscous. Season with salt and pepper.
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