2 C. fresh orange juice, divided
\n1\/2 C. water
\n1 tsp. salt
\n1 (10-oz.) package couscous (about 1 2\/3 C.)
\n1\/2 C. dried apricots, sliced
\n1\/2 C. dried currants
\n2 T. red wine vinegar
\n1 C. chopped seeded cucumber
\n3\/4 C. chopped green onions
\n1\/2 C. coarsely chopped pistachios
\n1\/4 C. chopped fresh mint
\n1\/4 C. fresh lemon juice
\n2 T. extra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n
Bring 1 1\/2 C. orange juice, water, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Place couscous in a large bowl. Combine 1\/2 C. orange juice, apricots, currants, and vinegar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Drain and discard cooking liquid. Add apricot mixture, cucumber, and remaining ingredients to couscous, tossing to combine.<\/p>\n
Yield: 8 servings
\nCalories: 295
\nFat: 7.4g
\nFiber: 5g<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
2 C. fresh orange juice, divided 1\/2 C. water 1 tsp. salt 1 (10-oz.) package couscous (about 1 2\/3 C.) 1\/2 C. dried apricots, sliced 1\/2 C. dried currants 2 T. red wine vinegar 1 C. chopped seeded cucumber 3\/4 C. chopped green onions 1\/2 C. coarsely chopped pistachios 1\/4 C. chopped fresh mint 1\/4 C. fresh lemon juice 2 T. extra virgin olive oil Bring 1 1\/2 C. orange juice, water, and salt to a boil in a medium…<\/p>\n