Cinnamon Scented Couscous

Submitted by Abiner Smoothie

"A slightly sweet side dish."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

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.

Reviews

[Annacia]

This is really very good but, for me, I had to add a bit more water as it was quite thick and stuck together when finished as well as adding a bit of Splenda and a bunch more cinnamon. The flavors are wonderful and sure to please.