Couscous with
Toasted Pistachios & Dried Cherries
Ingredients:
3/4c of Vegetable or Chicken Broth
1/2c Couscous
1/4c Dried Cherries (soaked in warm water for 15 minutes)
1/3c thinly sliced Scallion
1/4c shelled Pistachio Nuts
1T fresh Parsley
1 1/2T fresh Lemon Juice
1/4t Cinnamon
3T Olive Oil
Directions:
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil and stir in the couscous.
Remove pan from heat and let the mixture stand, covered, for at
least five minutes.
Transfer the couscous to a bowl and stir in the cherries, the scallion,
the pistachios, the parsley and a bit of salt.
In a small bowl whisk the lemon juice, cinnamon and the olive oil.
Toss the couscous mixture with the dressing and season with salt
and pepper.
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