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Saffron-Scented Couscous With Pine Nuts
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 15 minutes
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 8.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Side Dish
Cuisine
- Mediterranean
Cooking Method
- Stovetop
Difficulty
- Easy
Dietary
- Vegetarian
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 8. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Saffron-Scented Couscous With Pine Nuts brings together 3 cups low sodium chicken broth, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 10 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 8 servings.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 2 cups couscous (about 12 ounces)
- 3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced and divided (about 5)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted and divided
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Instructions
bring broth, 2 tablespoons butter, saffron, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to melt butter.
Remove from heat. Mix in couscous. Cover and let stand until all liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Mix in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and half of green onions and nuts. Seanson to taste with salt and pepper. Mound in bowl. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and nuts.
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