Couscous With Dried Apricots And Pistachios (Vegan)

• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 4 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1/4 cups couscous
• 6 ounces dried apricots, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground allspice
• 1 1/4 cups unsalted pistachios, toasted then chopped coarsely
• 3/4 cup green onion
• 6 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

1. Combine broth, olive oil and salt in medium size saucepan. Bring to boil.
2. Combine the couscous, dried apricots and spices in a large serving bowl. Add the boiling water. Cover immediately and let stand until the water is absorbed; approximately 5 minutes.
3. Uncover couscous and fluff with fork. Cool.
4. Bring salad to room temperature and stir in the pistachios, green onions and basil ribbons.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

vegetable broth, extra virgin olive oil, salt, couscous, ground cinnamon, freshly ground allspice, unsalted pistachios, green onion, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/couscous-with-dried-apricots-and-pistachios-vegan-174845 (may not work)