Best 14 Curried Apricot Couscous Recipes

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When it comes to delicious and easy-to-make dishes, curried apricot couscous stands out as a delightful choice. Combining the aromatic flavors of curry spices, the sweetness of dried apricots, and the fluffy texture of couscous, this dish is a culinary adventure that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner experimenting with new flavors, this article will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering curried apricot couscous dish.

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CURRIED APRICOT COUSCOUS



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As a single working mom, my time is precious, but this dish is so quick, colorful and easy, and it tastes a lot like one I tried in Israel.-Jessica Grettie, Deerfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup uncooked couscous

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter. Stir in the broth, apricots and curry powder. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. , Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS



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Categories     Fruit     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Ramadan     Apricot     Healthy     Vegan     Couscous     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

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

APRICOT-CRANBERRY ISRAELI COUSCOUS



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Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a bit chewy, a little bit nutty, and tastes nothing like traditional couscous. This has an appealing fruity flavor and is a tasty, satisfying side dish to just about any main course. We particularly enjoy it with fish.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup Israeli couscous
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup orange juice
⅓ cup finely chopped dried apricots
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add Israeli couscous and stir occasionally until lightly browned and toasted, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour over couscous and add orange juice. Stir in apricots, dried cranberries, and ginger. Bring back to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, 10 to 11 minutes. Fluff with a fork, garnish with chopped mint, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 30.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups couscous
2 cups hot chicken stock
10 dried apricots, chopped
2 scallions, sliced thin, green parts only
1 orange, juiced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

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.

APRICOT COUSCOUS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 27m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, small dice
1/4 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup whole almonds toasted, coarsely chopped
1 cup couscous
1 1/2 cups chicken stock, warm
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 scallions green parts only
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped plus leaves for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan add a 2 count of extra-virgin olive oil. Add the red onion, apricots and almonds and saute gently over low heat until translucent and slightly fragrant. Add the couscous then dump in the warm chicken 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. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
  • Serve family-style on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.

APRICOT CHICKEN CURRY



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I love apricot juice as the base for this curry dish. Chicken drumsticks are an economical meat option, but any bone-in pieces would do. Hold back on the madras curry and peppers to keep this dish mild and flavorful; adjust upward if you enjoy a lot of heat! Over rice, this is a complete meal.

Provided by Katherine D

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 chicken drumsticks
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 cups apricot nectar
1 teaspoon cornstarch, or as needed
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons Madras curry powder
1 cup dried apricots
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1 large green bell pepper, roughly chopped
4 carrots, thinly sliced
1 fresh green chile pepper, minced
½ cup chopped water chestnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is softened and is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Place the drumsticks in the skillet, and brown the chicken on all sides, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the skillet to the oven.
  • Bake the chicken drumsticks in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Bring the apricot nectar to a boil in a large pot over medium-high eat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl; stir cornstarch mixture and curry powder into the apricot nectar. Add dried apricots. Transfer the baked drumsticks into the apricot mixture.
  • Heat the skillet used to cook the chicken over medium heat. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, carrots, and green chile pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened. Pour the drumsticks and apricot sauce into the skillet. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in water chestnuts just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75.3 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 167.8 mg, Sugar 58.6 g

COUSCOUS WITH DRIED APRICOTS, CURRANTS, AND PISTACHIOS



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Categories     Side     High Fiber     Currant     Apricot     Mint     Pistachio     Chill     Cinnamon     Couscous     Gourmet

Yield Serves 16 as part of a buffet

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cinnamon sticks, halved
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup chopped dried apricots
two 10-ounce boxes couscous (about 3 1/4 cups)
3/4 cup dried currants
1 cup shelled natural pistachios, toasted lightly, cooled, and chopped coarse
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In each of two 3-quart saucepans bring half of water, oil, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and apricots to a boil. Stir 1 box couscous into each pan and let stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to 2 shallow baking pans to cool as quickly as possible. Cool couscous completely and with your fingers break up any large lumps. Couscous may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring couscous to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Fluff couscous with fork again and stir in currants, pistachios, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.

CURRIED COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Curried Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 dishes, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/3 cup oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 fresh green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Ina large saucepan, combine chicken broth, raisins, curry powder, and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork and cook uncovered.
  • Combine oil, lemon juice, sugar, and almonds and toss with couscous.
  • Sprinkle green onion over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.8, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 433.5, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 12.9, Protein 11.1

OLIVE, APRICOT, AND PISTACHIO COUSCOUS



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Pair this wonderful couscous recipe from the February 2009 issue of Martha Stewart Living with Moroccan-Spiced Chicken for a delicious family dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter
1/4 cup dried apricots, preferably Turkish, chopped
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped green olives (about 6 large olives)
1 cup couscous
2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring water, salt, and butter to a boil in a small saucepan. Add apricots, olives, and couscous, swirling pan to submerge ingredients. Cover, and remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir with fork, then fold in pistachios and lemon juice. Serve immediately.

COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 7m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup dried apricots
Water
1 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup instant couscous
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut up apricots coarsely and combine with water. Follow package directions for proper amount of water.
  • Add lemon juice and butter, stir and cover. Bring water to boil.
  • When water boils stir in couscous and continue stirring until water boils again.
  • Remove pot from heat, cover and allow to sit 2 or 3 minutes, until water is completely absorbed and couscous is tender.

COUSCOUS WITH DRIED APRICOTS, CURRANTS, AND PISTACHIOS



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From an old Gourmet magazine, this dish serves 16 but can be cut in half to make a family side dish that will last for leftovers!

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cinnamon sticks, halved
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup chopped dried apricot
two 10-ounce boxes couscous (about 3 1/4 cups)
3/4 cup dried currant
1 cup shelled natural pistachios, toasted lightly, cooled, and chopped coarse
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In each of two 3-quart saucepans bring half of water, oil, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and apricots to a boil. Stir 1 box couscous into each pan and let stand, covered, off heat 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to 2 shallow baking pans to cool as quickly as possible. Cool couscous completely and with your fingers break up any large lumps. Couscous may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring couscous to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Fluff couscous with fork again and stir in currants, pistachios, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.7, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 367.3, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 9.5, Protein 2.2

GOLDEN COUSCOUS WITH APRICOTS & CRISPY ONIONS



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Jazz up your grains with fried onions, mint and coriander, a touch of fruit and spices

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

500g couscous
1 vegetable stock cube
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cinnamon
100g dried apricot , chopped
3 red onions , thinly sliced
1 tsp caster sugar
about 500ml vegetable or sunflower oil
zest and juice 1 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
small bunch coriander , chopped
small handful mint , chopped, a few leaves reserved

Steps:

  • Boil a kettle. Tip the couscous into a large bowl, crumble in the stock cube, then add the turmeric, cinnamon and apricots, and season well. Pour over 500ml boiling water, give everything a quick stir, then cover with cling film and leave for 5 mins.
  • Put half the sliced onions in a bowl with a good pinch of salt and the sugar, pour over enough boiling water to cover and leave to steep for 10 mins. (This will remove some of the onions' acidity and turn them a beautiful bright pink colour.)
  • Heat enough oil to come about 5cm up the side of a deep saucepan. Once hot, fry the remaining onions in batches for 1-2 mins until golden and crispy. Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with salt.
  • Use a fork to fluff up the couscous. Drain the steeped onions and stir through the couscous with the lemon zest and juice, olive oil and herbs. Tip onto a serving platter or bowl and scatter with the crispy onions and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

CURRIED APRICOT PORK CHOPS



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A fresh fruit glaze that's both sweet and savory turns these tender pork chops into a dish pretty enough to serve for a special night in. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons apricot nectar
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup sliced fresh apricots
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside., Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a small nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove and keep warm., Add apricots and onions to the pan; saute until onions are tender. Stir in nectar mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRIED ISRAELI COUSCOUS



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This is a great way to serve your delicious main dish protein. The large-size Israeli pearl couscous is perfect for soaking up sauce and has enough flavor to enhance any protein. Serve under fish, chicken, beef, or vegetarian proteins.

Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT

Categories     Side Dish     Curry Side Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup minced onion
2 cubes vegetable bouillon
1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
½ teaspoon oregano
2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bouillon cubes, curry powder, and oregano. Cook, breaking up bouillon cubes, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add couscous and mix thoroughly.
  • Add water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring frequently, until couscous is soft, 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Soak the apricots in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them before adding them to the couscous.
  • Toast the couscous in a pan before cooking it to give it a nutty flavor.
  • Use a flavorful broth, such as chicken or vegetable broth, to cook the couscous.
  • Add a variety of spices and herbs to the couscous for extra flavor.
  • Stir in some chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, before serving.
  • Conclusion: Curried apricot couscous is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences by adjusting the spices and herbs used. The combination of sweet apricots, savory curry, and fluffy couscous makes this dish a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a dinner party, curried apricot couscous is sure to please.

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