Toasted Couscous with Almonds and Raisins
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Posted by:JRT
Couscous is a great base for many Moroccan recipes. Use this recipe with our without the raisins, per your preference.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 cups vegetable stock
2 stalks celery, diced
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup raisins
Directions
- Toast the couscous over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Stirring frequently, until the grains are lightly brown and fragrant.
- Remove couscous to a plate and add the almonds to the skillet and toast similarly. Put aside.
- In a saucepan, bring the vegetable stock to a boil, along with the celery, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer about 3-5 minutes until the celery is just soft.
- Add the couscous and raisins to the saucepan and stir gently.
- Remove from the heat and let stand covered about 5 minutes. The couscous should be tender.
- Add the almonds to the couscous and stir the mixture lightly with a fork to fluff up the grains.
Reader Comments
Chiana says...
Why do I bother callnig up people when I can just read this!
May 16, 2016 (report abuse)