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.

Yield: 4 servings