TOASTED COUSCOUS WITH ALMONDS AND RAISINS

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Make and share this Toasted Couscous with Almonds and Raisins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups couscous
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups chicken stock
2 stalks celery, diced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat.
  • Add the couscous and toast the grains, stirring or shaking the pan frequently, until the grains become brown and fragrant.
  • Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the almonds to the hot skillet and toast them in the same way, stirring frequently.
  • Transfer them to another plate.
  • Bring the stock to a boil with the celery, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne.
  • Simmer about 3 minutes or until the celery is slightly softened.
  • Add the couscous and raisins to the saucepan and stir gently just to mix.
  • Cover the pan, remove from the heat, and allow to stand about 5 minutes or until the couscous is tender.
  • Add the almonds to the couscous and, with a fork, stir the mixture lightly to fluff up the grains.

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