Saffron & Raisin Couscous With Fresh Mint

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/8 teaspoon saffron thread
• 3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 1/4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the saffron. remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
• 2 return the pan to the heat, bring to a boil, and mix in the olive oil, salt, couscous, and raisins.remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
• 3 using a fork and your fingertips, fluff the couscous to separate the grains. taste and adjust the seasonings. stir in the mint.
• 4 serve warm or at room temperature.