To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with dried fruit and substitute orange juice for cooking instead of water.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: Not available
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
Steps
- 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.
