- 3 cups Basic Chicken Broth or water
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 2¼ cups couscous
- ½ cup currants or golden raisins (optional)
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds (optional)
- Place the broth, salt, and olive oil in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove the pan from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then add the currants or almonds, if desired, fluff the couscous lightly with a fork, and serve.