Saffron & Raisin Couscous With Fresh Mint - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 cups water
    3/8 teaspoon saffron thread
    3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    3/8 teaspoon salt
    1 1/2 cups couscous
    1/4 cup raisins
    2 1/4 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
Preparation
    In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the saffron. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
    Return the pan to the heat, bring to a boil, and mix in the olive oil, salt, couscous, and raisins.Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
    Using a fork and your fingertips, fluff the couscous to separate the grains. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir in the mint.
    Serve warm or at room temperature.

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