SPICED COUSCOUS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS

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Make and share this Spiced Couscous With Raisins and Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups hot water
3/4 cup raisins
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1 cup couscous
1 medium onions or 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

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 2 tablespoons butter, wine, 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 8 minutes. Mix onion, reserved raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

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