Cinnamon Scented Couscous - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup slivered almonds
2 cups water
1 cup diced dates
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package couscous

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350.
Toast almonds until golden, stirring once (about 10 minutes).
Meanwhile, combine water, dates, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and oil in a medium saucepan.
Cover and bring to a boil. Add the couscous, stir and cover before removing from heat.
Let it sit for 5 minutes and stir in the almonds.