Cherry-Almond Couscous

• 4 pieces scallions, chopped (save green part for garnishing)
• 3 cups couscous
• 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup dried cherries
• 1/3 cup toasted almond slices or slivers
• 3 cups boiling water
• Salt and black pepper to taste

1. Mix scallion whites, couscous, olive oil and cherries.
2. Boil water and add exactly 3 cups to bowl and quickly stir together.
3. Immediately cover bowl with plastic wrap.
4. Let stand 30 minutes.
5. With a fork, fluff couscous, add almonds and check for seasoning.

scallions, couscous, virgin olive oil, dried cherries, slivers, boiling water, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cherry-almond-couscous-recipe.html (may not work)