Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Spiced Couscous

Super yummy, especialy with the Moroccan Chicken recipe! The butter amounts is off from what the actual recipe calls for, I follow what the recipe asked for. Happy eating!

Spiced Couscous

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon cardamom, ground
1/8 teaspoon clove, ground
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup currant
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cashews or pistachios

Directions
1. Toast and chop cashews or pistachios.
2. Melt 2 tbsps butter in medium saucepan over low heat.
3. Add spices and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add stock and currants.
5. Can be prepared 4 hours ahead, bring to boil.
6. Mix in couscous and 1 tbsp butter.
7. Cover and remove from heat.
8. Let stand 5 minutes.
9. Fluff with fork; season with salt.
10. Transfer couscous to bowl, add nuts and toss well.

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