Couscous With Honeyed Almonds And Lemon

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cups water
• 1 (8.8 ounce) package israeli couscous
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat until the nuts just began to brown. stir in the honey making sure to coat the nuts. spread the mixture on tin foil to cool; when the almonds have cooled completely break into small pieces.
• bring water to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. cover the pot and and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until all the liquid has been absorbed. remove from heat and stir in the almonds, lemon zest, and salt.