ORANGE-NUT COUSCOUS  

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon Oil
1 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1 Onion, chopped
1/2 Green pepper, chopped
2 cups Orange juice
2 Cinnamon sticks
5 Cloves, whole

1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
1/4 teaspoon Ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
2 cup Couscous
1/4 cup Raisins
1/2 cup Green onions, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oil in a large skillet and cook almonds until lightly toasted. Add onions and green pepper; cook until soft. Add orange juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and spices and bring to a boil. Quickly stir in couscous and raisins, then cover and turn off heat. Let stand 5 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed completely. Fluff with a fork before serving. Sprinkle each portion with the green onions.