Couscous With Dates, Raisins, and Almonds

Ingredients

Couscous

• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 orange, using the grated orange peel and then juice of that orange
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 (10 ounce) package near east instant original couscous

Topping

• 1/2 cup almonds, sliced
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, orange peel and juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the couscous to the boiling water. Remove from heat and cover for ten minutes. Liquid should be absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

2. 2

   In a small frying pan, heat the almonds over medium heat, stirring continuously until toasted. Add the raisins and dates and butter. Heat all until butter is melted.

3. 3

   Serve couscous spread over a platter, top with topping mixture. Sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar over the top.