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Recipe Category: Couscous
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Couscous Pilaf Recipe
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 cups water
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
Method
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
- Add the onion, cover and cook until softened, 5minutes
- Add the carrot and cook, uncovered, 3 minutes longer
- Stir in the peas, apricots, cranberries, couscous and water
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and cover with a lid
- Set aside for 10 minutes
- Transfer pilaf to a serving bowl, stir in the parsley and almonds and serve immediately
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