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Fruited Israeli Couscous
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 12
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Ingredients:
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried currant
1/2 cup dried apricot, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
3 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 1/2 cups uncooked israeli couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, and sauté 5 minutes.
3. Stir in currants, apricots, salt, broth, and cinnamon sticks; bring to a boil.
4. Add couscous, and return to a boil.
5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
6. Let couscous mixture stand 5 minutes.
7. Discard cinnamon sticks.
8. Stir in cilantro.
By RecipeOfHealth.com