Coconut Israeli Couscous Studded With Pomegranate

Coconut Israeli Couscous Studded With Pomegranate

Ready in 45 minutes, for 4 servings

Gluten free

Vegetarian

INGREDIENTS:

- cardamom pods

- whole garlic cloves

EQUIPMENT:

- knife

1) Smash the cardamom pods open with the flat side of your knife (thats right, like a garlic clove).

INGREDIENTS:

- coconut milk

- cardamom

- milk

EQUIPMENT:

- sauce pan

2) Combine the milk, coconut milk, and cardamom in a saucepan and place over low heat. Bring to just below a boil, stirring every once in awhile. It will be a little foamy.

INGREDIENTS:

- cardamom pods

- pasta shells

3) Strain the cardamom pods out since the shells are not so good to eat.

INGREDIENTS:

- couscous

4) Add the couscous and simmer on low for 10-12 minutes, until all the liquid absorbs. The couscous should be tender but still with some chew to it.

INGREDIENTS:

- dried cranberries

- pomegranate seeds

- pomegranate

- cinnamon

- raisins

- seeds

- sugar

5) Stir in the cinnamon, sugar, and pomegranate seeds. I used the seeds from half a pomegranate. If you dont have pomegranate seeds, or dont like them, try substituting raisins or dried cranberries.