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Fig Couscous

Pistachios and Fig Couscous

Kenton & Jane
Greek Pistachio and Fig Couscous
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Blog
Cuisine Greek
Servings 7

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups figs thinly sliced (we used dried figs)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup frozen spinach
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios chopped
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup feta for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Combine oil, salt, garlic, and onion into a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until onion becomes translucent.
  • Add broth to saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Turn off heat and stir in couscous, figs, spices, and spinach. Transfer pan to a different burner.
  • Cover; let stand until water is absorbed (5-10 minutes).
  • Stir in nuts and basil.
  • Serve with feta sprinkled on top.

Notes

If you want to try my tried and true recipe, do the following: Replace figs with a couple handfuls of raisins.Take out the spices.Replace the pistachios with pine nuts.Take out the basil.