Couscous with Dried Dates

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chicken stock or broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried dates
• 1 cup quick-cooking couscous

Preparation

Step 1

Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bring the water, stock, and oil to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the dates followed by the couscous. Cover the pan tightly with a lid, remove from the heat, and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste.Transfer to a serving bowl and serve