View source for Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios

{{RecipeSummary
|PrepTime=10 min
|CookTime=10 min
|Source=[http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Couscous-with-Dried-Apricots-and-Pistachios-2239 Epicurious.com]
|Yield=10 servings
|Rating=Very good
}}
=== Ingredients ===
* 3 cups water
* 4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 1 1/2 10-ounce boxes couscous (about 2 1/4 cups)
* 1 1/4 cups (about 7 ounces) dried apricots, thinly sliced
* 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
* 1 1/4 cups (about 4 ounces) unsalted pistachios, toasted, chopped
* 3/4 cup chopped green onions
* 6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

=== Preparation ===
Combine water, oil and salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Combine couscous, apricots and spices in large bowl. Add boiling liquid. Cover immediately; let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover; fluff with fork. Cool. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)

Mix nuts, green onions and basil into couscous. Season with salt and pepper.

[[Category:Side Dish]]
[[Category:Couscous]]
[[Category:Very Good]]