Cilantro And Almond Couscous

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/4 cups	296ml	Chicken broth or water
1 cup	237ml	Couscous
3 tablespoons	45ml	Butter
2 tablespoons	30ml	Capers - drained
3 tablespoons	45ml	Grated lemon zest
1/2 cup	46g / 1.6oz	Slivered almonds
3		Plum tomatoes - seeded, diced
1/4 cup	4g / 0.1oz	Chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Bring the chicken broth or water to a boil in a small saucepan. Place the couscous in a large bowl and add the hot broth. Immediately cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it steam for 5 minutes.

Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the capers, lemon zest and almonds. Stir until the almonds turn a golden brown, about 5 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes and cilantro. Stir in the couscous.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 07-25-2001

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