Sweet Honeyed Date Nut Couscous With Tahini Note |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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There's this delicious couscous mix I get at the prepared foods section of my favorite gourmet shop, and it inspired to make my own mix with my own couscous. This would make a nice alternative to oatmeal for breakfast, and a nice dessert with Middle Eastern flair. Creamed honey is really the absolute best for this but if you don't have it, don't fret- just use regular honey of your choice. A beautifully flavorful dish that looks very complicated and elegant but is not at all hard to prepare, would be wonderful for dinner parties or international night. Ingredients:
1 cup couscous (real couscous, not instant) |
1 tablespoon tahini |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (or 2 pods) |
6 large pitted dates, chopped into pieces |
1/3 cup slivered almonds |
4 tablespoons creamed honey |
Directions:
1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, and salt it a little. Add the tahini, cardamom and cinnamon blend it in, letting the flavors impart. Lower the heat and add the couscous, cover and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
2. When the couscous is fully cooked, fluff it with a fork and drain any excess water.
3. Put into a serving bowl and mix well with the chopped dates and almonds.
4. Add the creamed honey and just stir and stir, like you're melting butter over rice. Sir like normal if using regular honey.
5. Add extra cinnamon and cardamom to taste. Serve with hot mint tea and enjoy.
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