Couscous (Fruit & Almonds)
From Linda's Kitchen
Yield: 8 Servings
1 Cup Whole Wheat Couscous |
-Apricots |
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided |
1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries |
Half Red Onion, Peeled & Chopped |
2 Green Onions, Chopped |
1 1/2 Cups No Salt Chicken Broth |
Zest Of Half Lemon |
1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley |
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice |
1/4 Cup Cilantro Or Mint |
1/4 Teaspoon Salt |
1/4 Cup Thinly Sliced Dried |
1/4 Cup Chopped Toasted Almonds |
1. Place couscous in large bowl; set aside. 2. In medium saucepan over medium, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil; add onion. Cover and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add broth; increase heat and bring to a boil. 3. Remove from heat and pour over couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with fork. 4. In food processor or blender, pulse parsley and cilantro until finely chopped; add to couscous. Stir in remaining oil, apricots, cranberries, green onions, lemon zest and juice and salt. Sprinkle with almonds; toss until evenly mixed.
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