Mediterranean Couscous

Ingredients

• 4 ounces apricots dried diced finely
• 1.5 cup couscous instant
• 0.3 cup kalamata olives pitted chopped
• 6 servings kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper black
• 2 cups chicken stock see low-sodium
• 3  scallions thinly sliced

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• mixing bowl
• plastic wrap

Directions

1. Put the couscous in a large mixing bowl.
2. Put the chicken stock and apricots in a saucepan, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Pour the boiling liquid over the couscous, and shake the bowl to moisten every grain.
4. Sprinkle the olives and scallions over the top and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
5. Let stand 10 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
6. To serve, season the couscous with salt and pepper and fluff with a fork.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature.