Side Dish

Fruited Couscous Pilaf

Name: Fruited Couscous Pilaf
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries; 2 1/2 cups uncooked couscous; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins; 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange); 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 (14-ounce) cans vegetable broth; 3/4 cup warm water, divided

6 October 2026

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Total Time45 Mins

Serves12

Per Serving$0.98

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You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Fruited Couscous Pilaf a try. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 221 calories, 6g of protein, and 3g of fat. For 98 cents per serving, this recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person were impressed by this recipe.

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Method:

1
Place currants, cherries, apricots, and orange juice in a medium bowl; add 1/4 cup water.
2
Let stand 45 minutes, stirring twice.
3
Drain well; discard orange juice mixture.
4
Bring 1/2 cup water and broth to a boil in a large saucepan; gradually stir in fruit mixture and couscous.
5
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork; place in a large bowl.
6
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
7
Add onions; saut 2 minutes.
8
Add onions, parsley, and next 5 ingredients (through pepper) to couscous mixture; stir until well blended.
9
Sprinkle with nuts.