Name: Couscous with Sautéed Almonds and Currants
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Total time: 15 Minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups instant couscous (whole wheat or regular); 2 1/2 cups boiling low-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 3 tablespoons dried currants

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Couscous with Sautéed Almonds and CurrantsLinda Pugliese, food styling by Anna Hampton

Make a double batch of the almond-currant topping, then use it as a crunchy finish for salads and grain dishes. Though Admony calls for whole-wheat couscous, plain works just as well.

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