Couscous With Apricots
Updated October 11, 2023
- Total Time
- 7 minutes
- Prep Time
- 4 minutes
- Cook Time
- 3 minutes
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Ingredients
½ cup dried apricots
Water
1 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
¾ cup instant couscous
Freshly ground black pepper
Nutritional analysis per serving (3 servings)
48 grams carbs; 10 milligrams cholesterol; 250 calories; 1 gram monosaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 4 grams fat; 4 grams fiber; 7 milligrams sodium; 6 grams protein; 12 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Cut up apricots coarsely and combine with water. Follow package directions for proper amount of water.
- Step 2
Add lemon juice and butter, stir and cover. Bring water to boil.
- Step 3
When water boils stir in couscous and continue stirring until water boils again.
- Step 4
Remove pot from heat, cover and allow to sit 2 or 3 minutes, until water is completely absorbed and couscous is tender.
Excellent with lamb, chicken, fish.
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Comments
Great accompaniment for Mark Bittman's Chicken Shawarma. Made exactly as written. Delicious.
Great accompaniment for Mark Bittman's Chicken Shawarma. Made exactly as written. Delicious.