Holiday Couscous
Adapted from Nigella Christmas
Yields: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 2-3/4c chicken broth
- 1/4t salt
- 2T olive oil
- 1/3c golden raisins
- 1/4t ground cinnamon
- 1/2t sweet paprika
- 1/2t cumin
- 1-1/2c couscous
- 1/3c pomegranate seeds
- 1/3c cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Bring broth, salt, oil, raisins, and spices to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. When broth comes to a boil, remove from heat, pour in the couscous. Give a quick stir and cover promptly. Let sit covered for 5 minutes. Using a fork, fluff couscous to help separate the grains. Fold in most of the pomegranate seeds and cilantro, reserving just a little of each for garnish. Season with salt to taste and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle reserved pomegranate seeds and cilantro over top. Serve promptly.