Couscous with Cinnamon, Almonds and Golden Raisins

• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup couscous
• 1/4 golden raisins
• Freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 350.
2. Spread the almonds in a pie plate and toast for about 6 minutes, until light golden and fragrant.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the water with the butter, salt, cumin and cinnamon and bring to a boil.
4. Add the couscous, cover and remove from the heat.
5. Let stand 5 minutes.
6. Using a fork, fluff the couscous.
7. Add the almonds and raisins, season with pepper and serve.

almonds, water, unsalted butter, kosher salt, cumin, cinnamon, couscous, golden raisins, freshly ground pepper

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/couscous-with-cinnamon-almonds-and-golden-raisins (may not work)