Fruit & Nut Couscous

Sweet fruit, onions, and almonds create a lovely consistency and delicious flavor.

ingredients

1 c. couscous
1 1/2 c. hot water
1/2 c. thinly sliced green onion
1/4 c. chopped dried apricots
1/4 c. dried cranberries
1/4 c. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 c. sliced almonds
2 Tbs golden raisins
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

directions

Place couscous in a large bowl. Use a fork to stir in the hot water. Cover and let stand about 10 minutes or until water is absorbed. stir in green onion, apricots, cranberries, cilantro, 3 Tbs of the almonds, and raisins. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over couscous; toss to combine. Serve immediately, topping with remaining 1 Tbs of almonds.

Source: tina