Spiced Couscous with Raisin and Almond

Ingredients:

• 2 cups hot water
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) butter
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions:

• Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl. Soak raisins until softened, about 15 minutes.
• Drain water into large saucepan; reserve raisins.
• Add about 2 tablespoons butter and saffron to pan; bring to boil.
• Stir in couscous.
• Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat.
• Add onion; cover and cook until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• Mix onion, raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous.
• Season to taste with sea salt and/or pepper, then serve.

Great to try with our Moroccan-Style Chicken!