PEAR ALMOND COUSCOUS
Yield: 24 Servings (1/2 Cup Each)

INGREDIENTS

Between 3 cups and 1-1/2 qts. Chicken stock
4 oz. (2/3 cup) Raisins
3 Tbsp. Butter
1 Tbsp. Ground cumin
1 Tbsp. Salt
1 tsp. Ground black pepper
1 lb. 8 oz. Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, diced, drained
1 lb. 2 oz. (3 cups) Instant couscous
1/3 cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped
3 Tbsp. Lemon juice
3 oz. (1 cup) Almonds, toasted, sliced

METHOD
Please note, different brands of instant couscous require different amounts of liquid; consult the pack for exact amounts. Combine stock, raisins, butter, cumin, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in pear and remaining ingredients, except almonds. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Stir to fluff. Keep warm in a counter pan or cool and reheat per order. Sprinkle couscous with almonds just before service or garnish each order.

NUTRITION (Per Serving)
Calories: 151,   Calories from Fat: 33,   Fat: 4g,   Saturated Fat: 1g,
Cholesterol: 4mg,   Sodium: 436mg,   Carbohydrate: 26g,   Dietary Fiber: 2g,
Sugar: 7g,   Protein: 4g,   Vitamin A: 2% DV,   Vitamin C: 2% DV,
Calcium: 2% DV,   Potassium: 3% DV,   Iron: 4% DV