1 1/2 cups water

2 oz Apricots (Turkish), dried, finely chopped

1 tsp. Butter

1/3 tsp. Cardamom

1 cup Couscous

1/4 cup toasted Cashews

Combine water, apricots, butter and cardamom in 1 quart casserole dish. Cover. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, or until water reaches full boil. Add couscous. Cover. let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Sprinkle with toasted cashews. Serves 5