Honey Dijon Almond Couscous - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Couscous
1/2 cup Fisher Chef's Naturals Sliced Almonds, toasted
1 1/2 cups 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 & fresh ground pepper (optional)
Glaze
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Preparation

For glaze, combine honey, mustard and lemon zest in small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F 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; saute 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.