Pecan & Apricot Couscous

By á-36929

Couscous is an easy grain to prepare as it cooks in only 5 minutes. The addition of cinnamon and apricots are reminiscent of this grain’s North African origin.

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked couscous
• 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• Parsley sprig, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Place couscous, Cinnamon Sugar Butter Spread and salt in large serving bowl; add boiling water. Cover bowl with plastic food wrap; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff mixture with fork.

Add apricots, pecans and parsley. Toss gently until well mixed. Garnish with fresh parsley sprig, if desired. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.