Couscous with Raisins and Almonds

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cups homemade chicken stock or broth
• Cinnamon stick
• 2 cups couscous
• Salt to taste
• 1/3 cup toasted, slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

Directions

In a saucepan combine raisins, scallions, butter, stock, cinnamon stick, and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Uncover, fluff couscous with a fork, and stir in almonds. Serve warm at room temperature.