Skip to main content

Couscous with Dates

4.4

(14)

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 15 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup couscous
1 tablespoon finely chopped dried pitted dates
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion greens

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring water, oil, zest, and salt to a boil in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in couscous and dates, then cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in scallion greens.

Read More
Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.
No grill needed for this just-charred-enough sweet and spicy chicken.
Loosely inspired by pasta Amatriciana, a few pounds of zucchini stand in for tomatoes.
Like banana pudding cake and beer can chicken.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
Our go-to banana bread recipe is moist, nutty, and incredibly easy to make.
Like swordfish steaks with tomatoes and Peruvian-style tofu.