Spiced Couscous With Raisins And Almonds

• 2 cups hot water
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 medium onions or 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1. Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl. Soak raisins until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain water into large saucepan; reserve raisins. Add 2 tablespoons butter, wine, and saffron to pan; bring to boil. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion; cover and cook until translucent and tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Mix onion, reserved raisins, almonds, and cinnamon into couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

water, raisins, butter, white wine, saffron thread, couscous, onions, almonds, ground cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spiced-couscous-with-raisins-and-almonds-505429 (may not work)