Couscous Pilaf

By Tamipri

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c. fat-free chicken broth
• 1 c. uncooked couscous
• 1/3 c. dried cherries
• 1/4 c. toasted slivered almonds
• 3 Tb. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 Tb. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup couscous to pan. Cover and remove from heat. Let couscous stand 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Stir in dried cherries, almonds parsley, olive oil, lemon rind, salt and pepper; stir well.

Good with Pan-Seared Tilapia with Citrus Vinaigrette and roasted brussels sprouts.