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Minted Apricot Couscous

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6 as a side dish

Ingredients

1

1/3 cups water

3

tablespoons olive oil

2

teaspoons honey

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1

cup couscous

1

/2 English cucumber

4

fresh apricots

3

tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

1

tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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Preparation

  1. In a 3-quart saucepan bring water, oil, honey, and cumin to a boil and stir in couscous. Immediately remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes. Seed cucumber and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Pit apricots and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in cucumber, apricots, mint, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or chilled.