Not Your Mother’s Couscous

Well, of course not, as couscous is a pasta made from wheat. I have adapted my recipe to use quinoa instead.

My first introduction to couscous was via Paula Wolfert’s fabulous first book. This by no means implies that she is responsible for this recipe.

There is a little triumph hidden in this recipe, which is my substitute for classic preserved lemons. If you are one of those wonders who have preserved lemons on hand, you should certainly use them.

I put the almonds