View source for Dinner/couscous with apricot vinaigrette

Serves: 4-6

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

From: A Magazine

=Ingredients=
1 10-oz. box couscous

1/4 cup apricot jam or preserves

2 tbsp. white wine vinegar

3 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped

1/4 cup or 1-oz roasted almonds, chopped

=Directions=

== Step 1 ==
Place the couscous in a serving bowl.  Add 1 1/2 cups boiling water and stir.  Cover tightly and let stand for ten minutes.  Meanwhile, heat the jam in a small sauce pane over heat, or in a microwave on low for 30-60 seconds, until bubbling.  Remove from heat.  Immediately add the vinegar, and then the oil, mix until combined.  Season with salt and pepper, set aside. Fluff the couscous with a fork, stir in scallions and almonds.  Add the vinagrette and toss.  Serve warm.