YanClan Fruited Couscous Casserole

FROM THE KITCHEN OF: alex
SERVES: 4
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
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INGREDIENTS

Ingredient Quantity Unit
Onion, Chopped 1/2 bulb
Celery, chopped 1 cup
butter 3-4 tbsp
Walnuts or Pecans, chopped 1/2 cup
Raisins (preferably golden) 1/2 cup
Couscous 1 cup
Chicken Broth 2 cups
Oregano, dry 1 tsp

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Directions

1. Sauté the chopped onion and celery in butter in a pot until tender and glossy.

2. Add the pecans/walnuts and raisins and sauté for a few minutes. Toss so everything is coated with butter.

3. Add chicken broth and herbs, and bring to a boil.

4. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes.

5. Stir and serve.

Variation: Fruited Rice Casserole

Follow steps 1-2.

3. Toss 1 cup long grain rice to coat with butter.

4. Add chicken broth and herbs. Bring to a boil.

5. Stir rice to make sure none of it sticks to bottom. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20-30 minutes (or bake in 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes).

6. Fluff with fork and serve.

If you want to serve it up to 30 minutes later, just lift with fork in 3-4 places, to release steam, but don't stir/fluff. Cover and leave off of heat. Stir immediately before serving.