To boost flavor and nutrition prepare the wholegrain couscous with dried fruit and substitute orange juice for cooking instead of water
Prep Time
8
Dificult
Medium
Servings
N/A
Ingredients
Instructions
Place couscous in a bowl and pour boiling water over top. Gently stir
then cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile
place cranberries in a glass liquid measure and add water to cover. Microwave on high for 1 minute; drain.
Add cranberries to the couscous
along with almonds
apricots
scallions
cumin
salt
and pepper. Toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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