Recipes

Name: Honey Dijon Almond Couscous
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Sliced Almonds, toasted; 1 1/2 cup 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 and ground black pepper, optional; Glaze:; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Honey Dijon Almond Couscous

Sides, Almonds

Yield: 4 Servings
Prep Time: N/A
Cook Time: N/A
Mediterranean couscous never tasted so rich and crunchy than with toasted almonds and a glaze of honey Dijon!

Ingredients

1/2 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals Sliced Almonds, toasted
1 1/2 cup 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 and ground black 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.