Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette
"I found this in a RealSimple magazine and knew my boys would like it. Great with grilled chicken!"
photo by Debbwl
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1 (10 ounce) box couscous
- 1⁄4 cup apricot jam or 1/4 cup preserves
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup roasted almonds, chopped
directions
- Place the couscous in a serving bowl.
- Add 1 1/2 cups boiling water and stir.
- Cover tightly and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the jam in a small sauce pan over medium heat or in a microwave on low until bubbling, 30 to 60 seconds.
- Remove from heat.
- Immediately add the vinegar, then the oil, and mix until combined.
- Season with the salt and pepper; set aside.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the scallions and almonds.
- Add the vinaigrette and toss.
- Serve warm.
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Reviews
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Very enjoyable. Made almost as written the only change was to cut the oil in half. And like another review was temped to use broth and was glad that I didn't as the flavors are so well balanced as is. Makes 6 large servings. DH loved every thing from the roasted almonds to the apricot jam. Thanks so much for the post. -
This is outstanding. I was so tempted to cook the cous cous in veggie broth but I'm so glad that I stuck with the recipe. The salt, pepper and vinaigrette supplied terrific flavor. I made a single serving using 2 1/2 ounces (1/3 cup) of whole wheat cous cous and 2/3 cup of water. It made a lot! The amount on the plate in the pic wasn't all of it, there was still a very fair amount. The white wine vinegar and apricot mix was heavenly. Served with Sri Lankan Gold tea it made a delightful and very satisfying lunch. OH! I should also add that my dressing was a bit thick because I didn't add any oil if you include it your dressing will be more liquid and drizzly. Made for Photo Tag -
I had to estimate the amount of couscous, as I have pounds of it, not boxes! LOL I usu. boil the water in the pot and add the couscous. Tried it this way and worked fine. I had to use distilled white vinegar and I think it was too strong. I didn't use the almonds and cut the salt to 1/2 tsp. Would try again cutting the vinegar way back, or eliminating. I didn't want raw scallions, so mixed them in with the apricot preserves to cook a bit first.
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I have two boys who will usually eat most things I put in front of them. As a single mom I use them as my guinea pigs....sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I have a huge garden, blueberry and blackberry bushes. I am always looking for a new recipe. I have three cats (Xiao Mao, which means little cat in Chinese, Pumpkin and Max) and two border collies, Lucy and Grace. All my animals come from Rescue Agencies.
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