| | COUSCOUS |
| 2 1/2 | lb | Couscous; dry (1 1/2 qts) |
| 2 | ts | Salt |
| | Saffron threads; optional |
| 1 1/4 | qt | Boiling water |
| | salat |
| 2 | lb | Carrots; diced |
| 1 | lb | Green bell peppers; diced, mix colors |
| 1 1/4 | lb | Green beans; stemmed, cut in 1" pieces (or wax beans) |
| 6 | oz | Red onion; finely sliced (1c) |
| 1 1/3 | c | Currants; (6 oz) |
| 8 | oz | Almonds; toasted, and chopped (2 cups) |
| | MARINADE |
| 1 | c | Vegetable oil; or olive oil |
| 1 | c | Fresh lemon juice |
| 2 | ts | Salt; or more to taste |
| 1 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 3/4 | c | Fresh orange juice |
| 1 | c | Fresh chopped parsley |
| 1/4 | c | Fresh chopped spearmint |
| 1/8 | ts | Cayenne |
| | GARNISH |
| 12 | | Hard-boiled eggs; optional |
