Minted Apricot Couscous

Couscous is a staple food in many North African and Middle Eastern countries and is traditionally prepared by steaming semolina grains.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Minted Apricot Couscous

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1120

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried Apricots
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh Mint Leaves
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Almonds (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, chop the dried apricots and mint leaves.
3. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large bowl.
4. Add the chopped apricots, mint leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the couscous. Mix well.
5. Let the couscous salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
6. Serve the minted apricot couscous salad as a main course or side dish. Optionally, garnish with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 10g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.