Curried Couscous with Nuts and Fruit

This recipe can easily be adapted to include whatever fruits, nuts, or vegetables you want - this can serve as a rough guideline for a nice flavor combination.

Ingredients

2 c plain couscous (larger grains are better)

2 c boiling water

3/4 c sliced almonds (preferably toasted)

3/4 c raisins or dried cranberries

1 apple, diced

2 green onions, diced

1 red pepper, diced

1/2 c orange juice

2 T oil

2-3 T curry powder

2 T honey

1 T balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1) Cook couscous by placing it in a bowl with the boiling water - let sit for 5 minutes, covered, until all of the liquid has been absorbed, then fluff with a fork.

2) Combine orange juice, oil, curry powder, honey, and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl, and stir into a sauce.

3) Toss couscous, sauce, and assorted fruits/nuts/vegetables into a bowl and mix well. Serve hot or cold.