Ingredients: 1/2 cup raisins 3 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups homemade chicken stock or broth Cinnamon stick 2 cups couscous Salt to taste 1/3 cup toasted, slivered almonds 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped Directions:In a saucepan combine raisins, scallions, butter, stock, cinnamon stick, and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Uncover, fluff couscous with a fork, and stir in almonds. Serve warm at room temperature. |