Couscous with Apricots

What you’ll need:

•	1 ½ cup couscous
•	1 ½ cups hot water
•	10 dried apricots, chopped
•	1 cup sliced almonds, (toasted is best)
•	3 TBSP fresh lemon juice
•	3 green onions, chopped (including green parts)
•	1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (you can find this in the produce section of your supermarket – give it a try!)
•	1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
•	2 cloves garlic, minced
•	2 TBSP lemon zest, finely grated
•	Pinch of cinnamon
•	1 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil
•	½ tsp Sea salt to taste

What to do:

1.	Bring 1 ½ cups water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2.	Place the couscous in non-plastic bowl. Pour boiling water over it, and stir with a fork to combine.
3.	Cover and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then uncover and fluff with a fork.
4.	In a large bowl, mix the apricots, almonds, lemon juice, green onion, mint, cilantro, garlic, lemon zest, and pinch of cinnamon.
5.	Combine with the couscous, olive oil and salt to taste. Toss gently to combine.

This dish can be eaten as a main meal for Hauser Diets 4 and 5, or as a side dish for the other diets. It goes great with poultry or spicy meats.

For more delicious recipes, pick up the book The Hauser Diet™: A Fresh Look at Healthy Living! As with all recipes, practice moderation and portion control.