Couscous With Dried Apricots And Pistachios (Vegan) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine broth, olive oil and salt in medium size saucepan. Bring to boil.
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.
Uncover couscous and fluff with fork. Cool.
Bring salad to room temperature and stir in the pistachios, green onions and basil ribbons.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.