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Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios

Rating

Calories

331.0

Protein

9.0

Sodium

477.0

Fat

12.0

Toasted pistachios, apricots, cinnamon and allspice bring great flavor to this accompaniment for the chicken.

3 cups water

4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 10-ounce boxes couscous (about 2 1/4 cups)

1 1/4 cups (about 7 ounces) dried apricots, thinly sliced

2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1 1/4 cups (about 4 ounces) unsalted pistachios, toasted, chopped

3/4 cup chopped green onions

6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Combine water, oil and salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Combine couscous, apricots and spices in large bowl. Add boiling liquid. Cover immediately; let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover; fluff with fork. Cool. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
Mix nuts, green onions and basil into couscous. Season with salt and pepper.