Moroccan Couscous With Raisins

nice simple side dish

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup  dark seedless raisins
• 1  tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1  cup couscous
• 1⁄4 cup  toasted pine nuts

Directions

1. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cups water with cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, salt, raisins and butter; bring to a boil.
2. Stir in couscous; remove from heat.
3. Add pine nuts, then cover.
4. Let stand 5 minutes.
5. Using a fork, fluff couscous and place in a serving bowl.