Sweet Almond Milk Couscous

MarielC's Note:

From the NY Times. Here for safe keeping and to try later.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 ½ cups almond milk
• 1⁄3; cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup couscous (regular or whole wheat)
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest (grated or minced, or orange zest)
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½-1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
• 1 cup sliced almonds (or chopped)
• ¼ cup pistachios , shelled (optional)
• 1 cup dried apricot , chopped

Directions:

1. Bring almond milk, sugar and salt to boil in a pot; add couscous, zest, and cardamom; cover and cook for 1 minute, then turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Fluff couscous with a fork and sprinkle on the rosewater if using. Add nuts and apricots, and gently combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.