Cherry-Almond Couscous

Ingredients:
- 4 pieces scallions, chopped (save green part for garnishing)
- 3 cups couscous
- 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup dried cherries
- 1/3 cup toasted almond slices or slivers
- 3 cups boiling water
- Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions:
- Mix scallion whites, couscous, olive oil and cherries.
- Boil water and add exactly 3 cups to bowl and quickly stir together.
- Immediately cover bowl with plastic wrap.
- Let stand 30 minutes.
- With a fork, fluff couscous, add almonds and check for seasoning.