Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried apricots
  • Water
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup instant couscous
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (3 servings)

      250 calories; 4 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 47 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 11 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 10 milligrams cholesterol; 7 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

3 servings

Preparation

  1. Cut up apricots coarsely and combine with water. Follow package directions for proper amount of water.
  2. Add lemon juice and butter, stir and cover. Bring water to boil.
  3. When water boils stir in couscous and continue stirring until water boils again.
  4. Remove pot from heat, cover and allow to sit 2 or 3 minutes, until water is completely absorbed and couscous is tender.
  • Excellent with lamb, chicken, fish.

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