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Steamed Couscous with Fruit
Victoria Haneveer

Steamed Couscous with Fruit

Couscous is teamed with apricots and almonds, and you can add some butter or oil at the end to add more richness. Some fresh cilantro leaves work perfectly as the garnish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Moroccan Inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
 

  • 12½ oz (350g) couscous
  • 2½ oz (75g) dried apricot in strips
  • 1 oz (35g) raisins
  • 1¾ oz (50g) lightly toasted almonds
  • Salt and pepper
  • Butter and olive oil to serve (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cook the couscous following the instructions on the package with the raisins in the pot too.
  2. Add the apricots and condiments and sieve to drain off the liquid.
  3. Cover the mixture with foil and steam over boiling water for 20 minutes.
  4. Garnish with almonds, cilantro and butter and/or oil if desired.