Holiday Couscous

Holiday Couscous

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Yield: 6-8 servings

Adapted from Nigella Christmas

Ingredients

• 2-3/4c chicken broth
• 1/4t salt
• 2T olive oil
• 1/3c golden raisins
• 1/4t ground cinnamon
• 1/2t sweet paprika
• 1/2t cumin
• 1-1/2c couscous
• 1/3c pomegranate seeds
• 1/3c cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Bring broth, salt, oil, raisins, and spices to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. When broth comes to a boil, remove from heat, pour in the couscous. Give a quick stir and cover promptly. Let sit covered for 5 minutes. Using a fork, fluff couscous to help separate the grains. Fold in most of the pomegranate seeds and cilantro, reserving just a little of each for garnish. Season with salt to taste and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle reserved pomegranate seeds and cilantro over top. Serve promptly.