Couscous Stuffing With Golden Raisins And Pistachios Recipe

• 2 c. finely minced onion
• 1/2 c. finely minced carrot
• 1/2 c. finely minced celery
• 1 lrg chopped clv garlic
• 1/4 c. + 2 tblsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2/3 c. finely minced red bell pepper
• 1/3 c. finely minced pistachios
• 1/2 c. golden brown raisins
• 3 Tbsp. finely minced parsley leaves
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp grnd coriander seed
• 1/4 tsp dry thyme
• 1/3 c. thinly sliced scallion
• 2 1/4 c. water
• 1 2/3 c. (10 ounce box) couscous
• 1/4 c. chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

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