Spiced Couscous with Dried Fruit

Name: Spiced Couscous with Dried Fruit
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 ounce Glace de Poulet Gold® or Veggie-Stock Gold®; 2 1/4 cups water; 1 1/2 cups (about 10 ounces) plain, quick-cooking couscous; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup mixed dried fruits of your choice, such as gold or dark raisins, dried tart cherries, or chopped dried apricots, dates, or figs; Salt and ground black pepper

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Servings

A simply delicious side dish for roast chicken, pork, or lamb, this couscous is big on flavor and small on preparation time. The recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a crowd.

Ingredients

3/4 ounce Glace de Poulet Gold® or Veggie-Stock Gold®
2 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups (about 10 ounces) plain, quick-cooking couscous
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup mixed dried fruits of your choice, such as gold or dark raisins, dried tart cherries, or chopped dried apricots, dates, or figs
Salt and ground black pepper

Methods/Steps

Combine the Glace de Poulet Gold® orVeggie-Stock Gold®and the water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and add the couscous in a steady stream, stirring until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the cumin, cinnnamon, cilantro, and dried fruit. Cover the pan and let the couscous rest for 5 minutes.
Fluff the couscous lightly with a fork and season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

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