Easy Curried Couscous

DrGaellon's Note:

Adapted from a recipe by Janis P at allrecipes.com

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ½ cup golden raisin
• 1 ½ cups couscous
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup slivered almond , toasted
• 1 bunch cilantro or 1 bunch flat leaf parsley , chopped

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, in a heat-safe bowl, stir curry powder, salt, pepper and raisins into couscous until evenly distributed. Pour the boiling broth over the couscous and add the olive oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
3. Fluff couscous with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds and either cilantro or parsley. Serve hot.