4 pieces scallions, chopped (save green part for garnishing)
3 cups couscous
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup toasted almond slices or slivers
3 cups boiling water
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Mix scallion whites, couscous, olive oil and cherries.
Boil water and add exactly 3 cups to bowl and quickly stir together.
Immediately cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let stand 30 minutes.
With a fork, fluff couscous, add almonds and check for seasoning.
