Couscous with Dried Apricots and Herbs
Ingredients
- 1 10- ounce box of couscous 1 ½ cups couscous
- ½ cup dried unsulphured apricots sliced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ Tablespoons unrefined extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups HOT even boiling chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
- ½ lemon juiced
- ¼ cup whole almonds toasted and chopped
- 2 scallions green parts only, chopped
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
Instructions
- Place the couscous, dried apricots, salt and olive oil in a medium bowl and cover with HOT stock. Stir with a fork to combine. Cover and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
- Pour lemon juice on top and toss to combine.
- Add the almonds, scallions, mint and cilantro to the couscous and toss gently to combine.
Notes
Pomegranates are a delicious addition when they are in season (December-February)