Cinnamon Couscous Salad With Dried Fruit
Course : Pasta SaladsFrom: HungryMonster.comServes:4 - 6
Ingredients:
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup sliced dried apricots
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups water
1 cup couscous
1/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup chopped fresh italian parsley
Preparation:
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and
garlic and saute 3 minutes. Stir in apricots, cranberries, salt and
cinnamon. Add water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add couscous.
Cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff
couscous with fork. Refrigerate until cool. Whisk orange juice and oil
in small bowl until well blended. Pour over couscous mixture. Add
pistachios and parley and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Makes: 4-6 servings
Couscous is so easy to make, and so very versatile. Here I flavor the
cooking liquid with cinnamon and then add dried fruits for texture. Try
it with grilled lamb burgers. Nutritional Information:
1192 Calories (kcal); 55g Total Fat; (41% calories from fat); 24g
Protein; 149g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 1101mg Sodium
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forever~Angelique.
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