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Moroccan Apricot Couscous Recipe
A delicious middle-eastern side dish the whole family will love!
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
365
kcal
Ingredients
1
cup
whole wheat couscous
1
cup
water
2
tbsp.
olive oil
(divided)
¾
tsp.
salt
½
tsp.
ground turmeric
¼
tsp.
ground cinnamon
⅛
tsp.
ground coriander
½
medium
onion
(diced - approximately ¾ cup)
⅓
cup
chopped almonds
⅓
cup
diced dried apricots
¼
cup
fresh cilantro
(torn)
Instructions
Put the water and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add the couscous, salt, and the spices. Stir several times, cover, and remove the pan from the stove. Let sit for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, add the dried apricots, cover again, and let sit for 5 more minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet for 1-2 minutes over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté until tender, about 5-8 minutes.
Once the onion is done cooking, transfer the couscous into the skillet, add the chopped almonds, and stir to combine.
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.
Nutrition
Serving:
0.25
the recipe
|
Calories:
365
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
59
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
13
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
8
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
441
mg
|
Potassium:
222
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
459
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
58
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg