Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette

Couscous With Apricot VinaigretteBeatriz da Costa
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Serves 6| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 15m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the couscous in a serving bowl. Pour 1½ cups hot tap water over the top. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. 
  2. Meanwhile, warm the preserves in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  3. Fluff the couscous with a fork and toss with the scallions, almonds, and vinaigrette.
By Sara Quessenberry,  June 2006

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 288Calories From Fat 30%
  • Fat  10g
  • Sat Fat  1g
  • Cholesterol  0mg
  • Sodium  326mg
  • Protein  8g
  • Carbohydrate  35g
  • Fiber  3g
  • Sugar  6g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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Bowl of rice
This slightly sweet side dish goes well with pork or chicken. You can also drizzle the vinaigrette over rice or quinoa instead of couscous.

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