Sweet and Nutty Moroccan Couscous

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup dates chopped
• 0.3 cup apricots dried chopped
• 2 cups couscous dry
• 0.3 cup golden raisins 
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
• 0.5 cup slivered almonds toasted
• 5 tablespoons butter unsalted
• 2 cups vegetable broth 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Pour the vegetable broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil.
2. Add the butter, apricots, dates and raisins. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat, and stir in the couscous. Cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and toasted almonds, and serve.