COUSCOUS WITH PRUNES AND TOASTED ALMONDS

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Spiced prunes add a sweet twist to classic couscous in this recipe from "Mourad: New Moroccan," by Mourad Lahlou. Also try: Brown-Butter Couscous, Couscous with Meyer Lemon and Parsley

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup whole blanched whole almonds
Classic Steamed Couscous
3/4 cup Spiced Prunes, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
5 tablespoons Clarified Butter for Couscous with Prunes and Toasted Almonds
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes until golden brown (break open to check). Let cool.
  • Combine almonds with couscous, prunes, clarified butter, lemon juice, chives, and cinnamon; season with salt.

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