Israeli Couscous

Name: Israeli Couscous
Ingredients: 1 box Israeli Couscous (17.6 oz. box); 2 large shallots, finely chopped, or 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp. dried thyme); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Ground Salt and ground pepper to taste; 1 cup your choice of currants or raisins; 3/4 cup your choice of dried fruit - chopped dates, figs, or apricots, or a combination; 3/4 cup toasted almond slivers (you may also use chopped pistachios, toasted walnuts, toasted cashews, or toasted hazelnuts