Couscous with Almonds

from Recipesource.com. Don't allow this to sit longer than 2 hours as couscous will become mushy.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups couscous, uncooked
• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1  cup carrot, diced
• 1  large bell pepper, diced
• 1  cup green beans, cut into 1 ",pieces
• 1⁄3 cup red onion, sliced
• 1⁄3 cup raisins
• 2  tablespoons  almonds, toasted and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh dill

Directions

1. Put couscous in a large bowl and cover with boiling water.
2. Cover and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once or twice to fluff.
3. Steam carrots, pepper and green beans until tender crisp.
4. Add vegetables to couscous.
5. Gently stir in onions, raisins and almonds, In a separate bowl, whisk oil, orange and lemon juice, cinnamon, parsley and dill.
6. Pour dressing over couscous mixture, cover bowl and chill for 2 hours.