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Israeli Couscous with Pistachios and Apricots takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Israeli Couscous with Pistachios and Apricots takes 30 minutes to cook.

Israeli Couscous with Pistachios and Apricots makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Israeli Couscous with Pistachios and Apricots are:

vegetable oil, garlic, Israeli couscous, water, cinnamon stick, ground cumin, cardamom, black pepper, salt, lime zest, fresh mint, dried apricots, pistachios, lime juice

Here is how you make Israeli Couscous with Pistachios and Apricots:

1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Place the garlic and oil in pan and saute for 1 minute. 2. Add the couscous, raise heat to medium, and stir pretty consistently for 4 to 5 minutes until couscous begins to toast. 3. Add the water, cinnamon stick, cumin, cardamom, pepper, salt, and lime zest. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Once the mixture is boiling, lower the heat again to as low as possible and cover. 4. In about 10 minutes most of the water will have been absorbed. Add 2 TBSP mint, the apricots, pistachios, and lime juice. Stir and cover again to cook for 5 minutes until water almost completely absorbed. 5. Remove the cinnamon stick, fluff couscous with a fork, garnish with remaining mint, and serve. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FREEBRAVEGRRL.

The nutritional information for Israeli Couscous with Pistachios and Apricots is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 518.7

• Total Fat: 14.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 297.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 85.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Protein: 13.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Israeli Couscous with Pistachios and Apricots is Vegan