Spiced Couscous

10 ingredients
11 steps

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 currants
  • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cashews or 1/4 cup pistachios

Directions

  1. 1
    Toast and chop cashews or pistachios.
  2. 2
    Melt 1/4 c butter in medium saucepan over low heat.
  3. 3
    Add spices and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4
    Add stock and currants.
  5. 5
    Can be prepared 4 hours ahead, bring to boil.
  6. 6
    Mix in couscous and 2 tbsps.
  7. 7
    butter.
  8. 8
    Cover and remove from heat.
  9. 9
    Let stand 5 minutes.
  10. 10
    Fluff with fork; season with salt.
  11. 11
    Transfer couscous to bowl, add nuts and toss well.

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