Couscous with Dried Fruits and Pistachios Recipe

Created by William Penn High School, New Castle, DE | Amber Rideout, 2015 | Edited by Brent Hillard

Yields: 2-3 servings | Total time: 20 minutes

A yummy couscous made of fun spices and great textures!

Ingredients:

• 2.5 oz. water
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2.5 oz. couscous
• Lemon zest (1/4 lemon)
• ½ cup chopped parsley 
• 1 cup dried cherries 
• 1/3 cup pistachios 
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

• Bring the water to a boil and add the couscous in the pot. Remove from the heat, set aside and cover with the lid or a small plate.
• When all the water is absorbed (10 minutes), add the couscous to a mixing bowl and stir with a fork.
• Add the chopped carrots, the cherries, the lemon zests, the chopped parsley, the pistachios, salt, pepper, cinnamon and olive oil.
• Mix well to combine and ENJOY!