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.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

While the couscous is sitting, finely chop the dried apricots and the fresh parsley. Roughly chop the pistachios, if they aren’t pre-chopped.

Step 3

Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Transfer the couscous to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the dried apricots, pistachios, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the couscous. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.

Step 5

Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the couscous mixture and toss again to combine.

Step 6

Finally, fold in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous flavor.

Step 7

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

Serving size	(655.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	972.2

Total Fat 64.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1504.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 24.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.7mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1511.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.9%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 34.4%