Couscous with Roasted Broccoli, Almonds & Apricots

This is a side dish for grown-ups.

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Serving Size: 4 servings

Chef: Blue Apron

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Couscous with Roasted Broccoli, Almonds & Apricots

Healthy and fabulous.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 cup pearled Couscous
• 1 lb. broccoli, cut into small florets
• 1 ounce dried apricots, chopped
• 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Place broccoli on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to thoroughly coat.
2. Arrange in a single, even layer and roast for 16-18 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork.
3. While broccoli roasts, heat a medium pot of salted water to boiling, on high. Once boiling, add couscous and cook 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Drain thoroughly and rinse under warm water for 20-30 seconds to prevent sticking.
4. To the pot of cooked couscous, add the apricots, almonds, roasted broccoli and the juice of all 4 lemon wedges.
5. Drizzle with olive oil. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Transfer to serving dish.

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