Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios Vegan
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Vegan Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios! Perfect as a side dish, light main course, or potluck favorite, this recipe combines fluffy couscous with the natural sweetness of dried apricots, the crunch of pistachios, and a delightful mix of warm spices like cinnamon and cumin. A drizzle of lemon juice and olive oil ties it all together, while fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy dish is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with a Mediterranean twist. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile and healthy vegan option that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Keywords: vegan couscous, Mediterranean recipe, dried apricots, pistachios, quick and easy vegan meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 0.5 cup dried apricots
- 0.5 cup unsalted pistachios
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat 1.25 cups of water in a medium saucepan until it comes to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the water.
While the couscous is sitting, finely chop the dried apricots and the fresh parsley. Roughly chop the pistachios, if they aren’t pre-chopped.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Transfer the couscous to a large mixing bowl.
Add the dried apricots, pistachios, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the couscous. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the couscous mixture and toss again to combine.
Finally, fold in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous flavor.
Serve warm or at room temperature. This dish pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or as a filling for a wrap.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.0 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1504 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.6 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1511 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
