1 cup orange or other juice 1 cup instant couscous 1/4 cup pitted dates, finely chopped 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp butter
Bring juice and 1/2 cup water to boil in a small pot. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous and allow to sit covered for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, saute dates, raisins, almonds and cinnamon with a tbsp of butter. Add 1/2 cup water and cook under low flame for 2 minutes. Add cooked couscous. Mix well and serve warm.
