1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
1 pkg (10 oz) couscous
2 cup water
2 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
Heat oven to 350. Place almonds in baking pan. Toast 8 minutes or until almonds are light golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently. Set aside.
In medium saucepan, warm orange juice over low heat. Add raisins; let plump 15 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Stir in dates. Set aside.
Place couscous in 8x8x2 inch glass baking dish.. In medium saucepan, combine water, butter, cinnamon and salt; bring to a boil. Pour liquid over couscous; cover with foil. Let stand 8-10 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Stir in raisin mixture, almonds and orange peel. Serve immediately.
Serves 6.