Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　20 min

　　This couscous with coriander seeds and apricots is a nice alternative to rice. Try it with roasted chicken or vegetables.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

　　1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and cooled

　　1 1/3 cups water

　　3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　3/4 teaspoon salt

　　1 cup couscous (6 ounces)

　　1/3 cup dried apricots, finely chopped

　　2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

　　

Step 1

Finely grind coriander seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.

　　

Step 2

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.

　　

Step 3

Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in remaining tablespoon oil, apricots, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste