Ingredients
8 cloves garlic, minced
4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, crushed
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground caradamom
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
2 1/4 - 3 lbs seitan
14.5 oz chickeny bouillon
1 cup dried apricots, quartered
1 cup pitted dates, quartered
3 Tbsp ground almonds
1 tsp ground turmeric
3/4 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 tsp saffron threads

For serving
1/3 cup snipped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
Hot cooked whole-grain couscous (optional but traditional)

Combine ingredients in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Serve over couscous (or another grain or pseudograin), sprinkled with cilantro and sliced almonds.