Spiced Sweet Potato And Cranberry Couscous Couscous is a terrific and exotic grain. It's easy to make and very healthful. This version is a great side dish with a warm turkey dinner. You can also eat it cold the following day with whatever you are having for lunch. Use it as filler in your favorite wrap. Makes 8 servings.
	Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 pound couscous 2 ounces sun-dried cranberries 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon honey Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 10 fresh mint leaves, julienned
	Instructions: 1. Fill a medium saucepan with 3 1/4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and add the sweet potato. Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the nutmeg, cinnamon, honey and vinegar to the water, and stir. Remove from the heat. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, place the couscous, cranberries, oil and maple syrup, and mix well. Pour the hot liquid with the potatoes over the couscous and mix thoroughly with a fork. Cover with plastic wrap and keep sealed for 5 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and fluff with a fork. Season with salt, pepper and mint leaves.

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