Apricot Pistachio Couscous

  • Yield:4 Servings
  • Time:
    15 mins show details

Substitute cooked quinoa for the cooked couscous to make it gluten free!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup
    dried couscous
  • ½ cup
    water
  • 1 tablespoon
    butter, or olive oil
  • 1
    orange, fine zest
  • ¾ cup
    pistachios, shelled and chopped
  • ¼ cup
    pine nuts, toasted optional
  • ¾ cup
    dried apricots, chopped
  • 1
    handful parsley, finely chopped
  • 1
    handful mint leaves, torn
  • olive oil optional
  • fried onions optional
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Equipment

  • Pot

Preparation

  1. 10 mins

    Bring water, butter, and a pinch of salt to a boil. Take off the heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.

  2. 5 mins

    Fluff up couscous with a fork, and toss with orange zest, nuts, fruit, and herbs. Add oil if needed. Top with onions, if using. Serve at any temperature.

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