Cinnamon Scented Couscous

By jeknudson

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 2 cups water
• 2/3 cup diced dates
• 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands Cardamom, Ground
• 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands Cinnamon, Ground Saigon
• 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Ginger, Ground
• 1 tablespoon oil, optional
• 1 package (10 ounces) couscous

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Toast almonds on baking sheet for 10 minutes or until golden, stirring once.

Combine water, dates, apricots, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and oil (if desired) in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Add couscous and stir well. Cover and remove from heat. Let couscous sit for 5 minutes. Stir in almonds. Serve immediately.