Cinnamon Scented Couscous

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup diced dates
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (10 ounce) package couscous

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350.
• 2 toast almonds until golden, stirring once (about 10 minutes).
• 3 meanwhile, combine water, dates, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and oil in a medium saucepan.
• 4 cover and bring to a boil. add the couscous, stir and cover before removing from heat.
• 5 let it sit for 5 minutes and stir in the almonds.