This couscous with coriander seeds and apricots is a nice alternative to rice. Try it with roasted chicken or vegetables.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and cooled
  • 1 1/3cups water
  • 3tablespoons extra-virginolive oil
  • 3/4teaspoon salt
  • 1cup couscous (6 oz)
  • 1/3cup dried apricots,finely chopped
  • 2tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

    DIRECTIONS

    Finely grind coriander seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or witha mortar and pestle.Bring water, 2 tablespoons oil, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in couscous and coriander seeds, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand5 minutes.Fluff couscous with a fork and stirin remaining tablespoon oil, apricots, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste