Almond Currant Couscous Recipe

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   Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat.

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   Add in couscous and almonds; cook and stir 4 to 5 min till grains are fragrant and heated through.

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   Turn off heat.

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   In bowl, mix boiling water, currants, onions, cinnamon and salt; pour over couscous.

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   Cover skillet with tight-fitting lid; set aside 20 min.

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   Fluff couscous with fork and divide among four plates.

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   * To toast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan.

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   Place in 350F oven and bake 5 - 10 min or possibly till almonds are light brown; stir once or possibly twice to ensure even browning.

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   Note which almonds will continue to brown slightly after removing from oven.

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    Serving Ideas : Serve as Chef Somerville does, with a spring vegetable ragout or possibly grilled vegetable and tofu skewers.

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    Or possibly, slice sauted or possibly grilled boned and skinned chicken breasts and fan over couscous.

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    served with chicken breast, or possibly grilled tofu...

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    fat (28%)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.