Dinner

Apricot Couscous is for Dinner.

Apricot Couscous takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Apricot Couscous takes 15 minutes to cook.

Apricot Couscous makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Apricot Couscous are:

* Onions, raw, 1 small (remove)
* Apricots, dried, 0.25 cup, halves (remove)
* *Almonds, dry roasted, 0.25 cup whole kernels (remove)
* *Couscous (dry), 1 cup (remove)
* Scallions, raw, 3 tbsp chopped (remove)
* Cilantro, raw, 4 tbsp (remove)

Here is how you make Apricot Couscous:

DirectionsIn a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the red onion, apricots and almonds and saute gently over low heat until translucent and slightly fragrant. Add the couscous then dump in the warm chicken broth. Stir with a fork to combine, add lemon zest and cover. Let sit for 10 minutes, then uncover and add the scallions, mint, and cilantro. Fluff again with a fork. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.Serve family-style on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TLMCRAIG.

The nutritional information for Apricot Couscous is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 115.3

• Total Fat: 2.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 3.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 20.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 3.9 g