Toasted Israeli Couscous With Pine Nuts And Parsley

By The Daily Meal Staff

Toasted Israeli Couscous With Pine Nuts And Parsley

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Looking for a change in your everyday couscous recipe? Look no further than this one from Israel, which features pine nuts and parsley.This recipe is courtesy of Epicurious.

servings
1
Couscous

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoon butter, divided
  • 2/3 cup pine nuts (about three-and-a-half ounces)
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 3 cup (sixteen ounces) israeli toasted couscous
  • 1 large cinnamon stick
  • 2 fresh or dried bay leaves
  • 3 3/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh italian parsley

Directions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
  2. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in same pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add couscous, cinnamon stick, and 2 bay leaves, and stir until couscous browns slightly, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add broth and salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and pine nuts. Season with black pepper. Transfer to serving dish.
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