Spiced Couscous

Ingredients

• 1&1/2 cups couscous
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup onion (finely diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
• 1/4 tsp paprika powder (sweet or smoked)
• 3 cups vegetable broth (or water)
• 1/2 tsp salt (increase slightly if not using broth)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup raisins (or sultanas/cranberries)
• 1/2 cup nuts of choice (toasted, I added pistachios)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Heat a large pan on medium high. Add olive oil, onion, garlic & spices, sauté until onions are translucent (abt 5 mins)

3. 3

   Add broth, cover & bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Remove from heat, add couscous & stir for 10 secs.

5. 5

   Cover, let it sit for 10 mins, or until couscous has absorbed all the broth.

6. 6

   Sprinkle raisins, cover & let it sit for 20 mins to cool down completely.

7. 7

   Fluff with a fork, ladle onto serving plates or bowls, sprinkle nuts, parsley & chilli flakes (optional) just before serving.