Couscous with Currants, Almonds, and Parsley

Ingredients

• 2 cups instant couscous
• 1/4 cup currants
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• toasted
• 1/4 chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Check couscous package instructions to see how much boiling water you will need.
2. Place couscous and currants in a large bowl.
3. Pour boiling water over top, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Remove cover, add toasted almonds and parsley, and fluff with a fork until combined.
5. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Serve hot or at room temperature.