Vegetable Couscous With Apricots And Sunflower Seeds Recipes

COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• Finely grind coriander seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
• Bring water, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in couscous and coriander seeds, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in remaining tablespoon oil, apricots, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste

VEGETABLE COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• In a shallow saucepan with tight fitting lid, combine Europe's Best Romanesco Concerto with water or stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
• Gently stir in couscous. Spread over apricots, tomatoes, salt, pepper and cumin. Cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Gently mix in olive oil, sunflower seeds, green onions and cilantro and serve.

COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• Put the couscous in a medium bowl; pour the hot stock over it and stir to combine. Cover and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Add the apricots, scallions, and orange juice; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with chopped parsley.