ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PISTACHIOS AND APRICOTS ENJOY DAN:

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PISTACHIOS, AND APRICOTS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups Israeli or pearl couscous

1/2-cup shelled pistachios, chopped

1/4-cup EACH dried sour cherries, craisins, and dried cranberries

1/4-cup mint, chopped

3 tablespoon olive oil

2 shallots, finely chopped

1/2-teaspoon EACH allspice and cinnamon

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoon raw honey

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Cook the couscous per package directions:

2.   Fluff the couscous and add it a bowl with the chopped fruit, pistachios, and mint.

3.   In a Mason jar add olive oil and next 5 ingredients, shake well.

4.   Add honey and salt and pepper to taste.

5.   Pour over the couscous mixture, stir to combine.

ENJOY DAN:                          BE STRONG              KEEP FAITH!!