Lunch: Apricot Pine Nut Cous Cous

Serve this grain side dish alongside some baked fish or roasted chicken. Add a side of steamed or roasted veggies and you've got a tasty balanced meal!

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Nuts

Health benefits of Apricot Pine Nut Cous Cous

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

2 cups reduced sodium, fat-free chicken broth
1 ½ cups whole-wheat couscous, uncooked
½ teaspoon salt (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 dried apricots, chopped
3 tablespoons low-sugar preserves
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork. 
Add the remaining ingredients. Toss gently to coat.

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