Honey Dijon Almond Couscous

Name: Honey Dijon Almond Couscous
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Fisher Chef's Naturals Sliced Almonds, toasted; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup uncooked israeli couscous; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/4 cup diced carrot; 1/4 cup raisins; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; salt & fresh ground pepper (optional); 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Submitted by Fisher Nuts

"Mediterranean couscous never tasted so rich and crunchy than with toasted almonds and a glaze of honey Dijon!"

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4

ingredients

Couscous
¹⁄₂ cup Fisher Chef's Naturals Sliced Almonds, toasted
1 ¹⁄₂ cups water
1 cup uncooked israeli couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₂ cup diced red onion
¹⁄₄ cup diced red bell pepper
¹⁄₄ cup diced carrot
¹⁄₄ cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt & fresh ground pepper (optional)
Glaze
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¹⁄₂ teaspoon lemon zest

directions

For glaze, combine honey, mustard and lemon zest in small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F Spread almonds in one layer on ungreased shallow baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Set aside.
For couscous, bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Cook couscous according to package directions; remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Set aside.
In large skillet heat oil; sauté onion, bell pepper and carrots until softened. Add couscous, raisins, toasted almonds, turmeric and cinnamon; stir well to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
To serve, lightly drizzle glaze over couscous servings.