Saffron Couscous with Almonds & Apricots

Ingredients

• 12 threads Raihan Saffron, bloomed in 1/4 cup warm vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 2 cups hot vegetable stock
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley or mint

Instructions

1. Combine couscous, butter, cinnamon, salt in a heatproof bowl.
2. Pour hot stock + saffron bloom over. Stir once. Cover with a plate. Rest 5 minutes.
3. Fluff with a fork. Stir in apricots, almonds, lemon zest, parsley.