Apricot Couscous

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Tyler's UltimateEpisode: Ultimate Brick Chicken

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (10)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(10)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 12 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 27 min

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Ingredients

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, small dice
1/4 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup whole almonds toasted, coarsely chopped
1 cup couscous
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, warm
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 scallions green parts only
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped plus leaves for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the red onion, apricots and almonds and saute gently over low heat until translucent and slightly fragrant. Add the couscous then dump in the warm chicken broth. Stir with a fork to combine, add lemon zest and cover. Let sit for 10 minutes, then uncover and add the scallions, mint, and cilantro. Fluff again with a fork. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Serve family-style on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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Lynne Littleton, CO 11-16-2009
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Nice Change for a Side Dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a keeper. Have made this for family and friends and all love it -- even my husband who is picky about... grains.......Have to leave out the nuts due to allergies and it still tastes great. Thanks Tyler for a nice refreshing side dish.Read more
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Cheryl Gold River, CA 09-15-2009
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Fresh & delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I didn't add the cilantro, as it's a flavor that my husband doesn't like. The only change I would make next time is to use... slivered almonds instead of "coarsely chopped". I think the texture would be better. Great flavors! A definite repeat!! Read more
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Jamie Lakeside, CA 09-04-2009
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Quick and Special Side Dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this last night and served it with lamb -- it is amazing! So quick to make, just a little sweet from the apricot,... fresh with the herbs, and studded with toasty little almonds. My teenaged nephew loved it, and I think it would make a lot of simple meat dishes taste really special. It looks like you spent a lot of time, but it's really fast and easy.Read more
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Stacy Brooklyn, NY 09-01-2009
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Fantastic!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a fantastic recipe! I made it last night and my husband could not get enough of it. The flavors are beautiful and... bright, very fresh. The combination of the apricots and almonds work wonderfully. What a great side dish! I will definitely be making this again. Thanks, Tyler!Read more
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Cessna thornton, CO 06-07-2009
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whoa!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is just an amazing recipe. Very simple, so delicious. Best way to eat couscous. This is the second time I am going to... prepare it, I highly recommend it!!!!!Read more
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Katherine sanford, NC 05-16-2009
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DELICIOUS
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this tonight with a peach chicken recipe and they were amazing together! I didn't have mint or lemon, but it seemed to... fare just fine without these two ingredients. I spooned some maple syrup over this right before I served it and it really brought out the flavors of the apricots. This was an easy recipe that everyone in my family complimented. I will definitely make this again!Read more