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			 For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here Servings: 6 Comments:Serve with the Yogurt-Baked Fish.
 Ingredients:¼ (½ stick) butter
 ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
 ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
 2-¼ cups chicken stock or chicken broth
 ½ cup dried currants
 1-½ cups couscous
 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
 Salt
 ¼ cup chopped toasted cashews or toasted pistachios
 
 Directions:Melt ¼ cup butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat.  Add spices and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add stock and currants.  Bring to boil.  Mix in couscous and 2 tablespoons butter.  Cover and remove from heat.  Let stand 5 minutes.  Fluff with fork; season with salt.  Transfer couscous to bowl; add nuts and toss well.
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