12218 Cilantro-Almond Couscous 20 mins 20 mins 6 to 8 servings Wed Jul 16 10:02:00 -0700 2008 Tue Dec 16 14:20:54 -0800 2008 Easy Middle Eastern CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/12218 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:20:54 GMT Nutty, herby, and absolutely delicious This is a supereasy recipe that comes in handy when you are looking for a tasty, quick side dish. Couscous is quite possibly the ideal side: easy, quick, nutritious, and, when made well, flavorful too. The combination of almonds and herbs in this version gives it a decidedly Middle Eastern slant that’s a great complement to roasted pork, lamb, or grilled fish.

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  • Place couscous in a large bowl; set aside. Place water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Pour water over couscous, cover with plastic wrap or a plate, and let stand, tightly covered, until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in olive oil and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in almonds, cilantro, and mint until evenly combined.
    • ]]>     http://www.chow.com Kate Ramos 51 Side Dish 3 cups dry couscous

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    ]]>     265 1 cup roasted, salted whole almonds, coarsely chopped

    ]]>     153 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

    ]]>     195 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves

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