Almond-raisin couscous

   

         Serve this flavorful grain dish with roasted meats such as pork or chicken, or as an accompaniment to eggs for a brunch.

Makes 4 servings

• One-third cup toasted, slivered almonds
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• 1¼ cups chicken broth
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup couscous
• ¼ cup pitted prunes, quatered
• ¼ cup golden raisins

1. In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, cinnamon stick, butter, orange rind and orange juice ; bring to boiling.
2. Stir in couscous, prunes and raisins.
3. Remove saucepan from heat ; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
4. To serve : Remove cinnamon stick ; stir in toasted almonds.

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