Orange Date Couscous

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cups instant couscous
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3/4 cup finely chopped dates, pitted
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

PREPARATION:

Place couscous in serving bowl.

Bring water to a boil. Add orange juice and grated orange peel. Mix well.

Pour over instant couscous. Allow couscous to sit for 5-10 minutes. Add dates and almonds and fluff with fork.

Based on Source: Saad Fayed