Fluffy couscous infused with warming spices, sweet dried fruits, and crunchy toasted nuts for a vibrant Middle Eastern side dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Grains
01 - 1 1/2 cups couscous
02 - 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
→ Dried Fruit & Nuts
03 - 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
04 - 1/3 cup golden raisins or sultanas
05 - 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
06 - 1/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
→ Aromatics & Spices
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
→ Fresh Herbs & Garnish
16 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Recipe Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
02 - Stir in cumin, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add dried apricots and raisins. Stir to coat in spices.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
05 - Remove from heat, stir in couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
06 - Fluff the couscous with a fork. Gently fold in toasted almonds, pistachios, parsley, and mint.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm, garnished with extra nuts and lemon wedges.
