Spiced Pearl Couscous With Pine Nuts

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-3/4 cups finely chopped sweet onion
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
• 1-3/4 cups water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
• 1/3 cup dried currants
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
• Lemon wedges, optional

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add couscous; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until couscous is lightly browned.
2. Add water, salt, cinnamon, curry powder, cumin and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 7-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Stir in currants, cilantro, mint and lemon zest; let stand 5 minutes Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

olive oil, sweet onion, pearl, water, salt, ground cinnamon, curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, fresh cilantro, mint leaves, currants, lemon zest, pine nuts, lemon wedges

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spiced-pearl-couscous-with-pine-nuts/ (may not work)