Spiced Couscous With Raisins And Almonds

From bon appetit. Goes well with roasted chicken. Submitting for zwt9.

Combine 2 cups hot water and raisins in small bowl.

Soak raisins until softened , about 15 minutes.

Drain water into large saucepan.

Reserve raisins.

Add 2 tablespoons butter , wine , and saffron to pan.

Bring to boil.

Stir in couscous.

Cover , remove from heat , and let stand until liquid is absorbed , about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile , melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat.

Add onion.

Cover and cook until translucent and tender , stirring occasionally , about 8 minutes.

Mix onion , reserved raisins , almonds , and cinnamon into couscous.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

hot water, raisins, butter, dry white wine, saffron thread, couscous, onions, sliced almonds, ground cinnamon