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Organic Apricot Couscous

Yields 4-6 servings

This effortless recipe is fresh and flavorful.

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 cup organic whole wheat couscous
• ¼ cup dried organic apricots, coarsely chopped
• Organic Extra-virgin organic olive oil
• 1 small organic red onion, small dice
• ¼ cup whole organic almonds toasted, coarsely chopped
• 1 ½ cups organic vegetable stock, warm
• ½ teaspoon organic lemon zest
• 2 scallions green parts only
• ¼ cup fresh organic mint leaves, roughly chopped
• ½ bunch fresh organic cilantro leaves, roughly chopped plus leaves for garnish
• Himalayan sea salt and freshly ground organic black pepper

In a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil. Over low heat, add the red onion, apricots and almonds and saute gently until translucent and slightly fragrant. Add the couscous then dump in the warm vegetable broth. Stir with a fork to combine, add lemon zest and cover. Let sit for 10 minutes, then uncover and add the scallions, mint, and cilantro. Fluff again with a fork. Salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.

Serve family-style on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.