Couscous with Dried Apricots and Pistachios

• 3 cups water
• 4 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 10-ounce boxes couscous (about 2 1/4 cups)
• 1 1/4 cups (about 7 ounces) dried apricots, thinly sliced
• 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 1/4 cups (about 4 ounces) unsalted pistachios, toasted, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions
• 6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

1. Combine water, oil and salt in medium saucepan; bring to boil.
2. Combine couscous, apricots and spices in large bowl.
3. Add boiling liquid.
4. Cover immediately; let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
5. Uncover; fluff with fork.
6. Cool.
7. (Can be made 6 hours ahead.
8. Cover; chill.
9. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
10. Mix nuts, green onions and basil into couscous.
11. Season with salt and pepper.

water, extravirgin olive oil, salt, couscous, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, unsalted pistachios, green onions, fresh basil

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/couscous-with-dried-apricots-and-pistachios-2239 (may not work)