Tea-Scented Couscous

Ingredients2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup fresh pre-diced onions
1 1/4 cups water
1 (5.8-oz) box couscous with garlic/olive oil
1/2 cup dried mixed fruit bits
2 chai tea bags
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Prep

• Chop parsley.
• Zest/grate lemon peel (no white)
• Squeeze juice of lemon.

Steps

1. Preheat medium saucepan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add onions; cook 2–3 minutes or until soft.
2. Add water, spice packet from couscous, fruit, lemon zest, and tea bags. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and steep tea for 1–2 minutes (squeeze and remove tea bags). Remove from heat.
3. Stir in couscous; cover and let stand 4–5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in parsley and lemon juice. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

(Recipe Courtesy of Publix Apron's Simple Meals)