APPLE MINT COUSCOUS

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup peeled and finely chopped sweet apples
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 9 turns freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup Basic Chicken Stock
• Mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the apples, shallots, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the couscous and the olive oil and sauté, stirring, for about 3 minutes.

Stir in the stock and bring to a boil, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in then remaining 1 teaspoon butter and turn off the heat. Cover and allow to sit for about 2 minutes.

To serve, press into lightly oiled half-cup molds and unmold immediately onto plates. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig. Serve immediately.

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

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