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
- Cut up apricots coarsely and combine with water. Follow package directions for proper amount of water.
- Add lemon juice and butter, stir and cover. Bring water to boil.
- When water boils stir in couscous and continue stirring until water boils again.
- 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.
Dining and Cooking