1 10-ounce box couscous
3 T golden raisins
1/2 t salt
1/4 t ground coriander
1/8 t cinnamon
1/8 t Cayenne
2 1/4 cups boiling water
3 T lightly toasted, whole, shelled pistachios
1/4 cup chopped packed fresh mint leaves
2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 t fresh orange juice
2 T chopped green onion
In a large bowl, combine the couscous, raisins, salt, coriander, cinnamon and cayenne. Pour
the boiling water over the mixture, cover and let stand until the water is absorbed and the
couscous is puffed, about 6 minutes.
Uncover, fluff with a fork. Add pistachios, mint, oil, orange juice and green onion. Adjust
seasoning and serve hot.
Makes 4 servings.
This is great with lamb.