To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with dried fruit and substitute orange juice for cooking instead of water.
Prep Time::15 mins
Total Time::15 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
1 ⅓ cups dry couscous
2 cups boiling water
⅔ cup sweetened dried cranberries
⅔ cup slivered almonds
½ cup packed dried apricots, chopped
3 medium scallions, thinly sliced with greens
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over top. Gently stir, then cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place cranberries in a glass liquid measure and add water to cover. Microwave on high for 1 minute; drain.
Add cranberries to the couscous, along with almonds, apricots, scallions, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Editor's Note:
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