Couscous With Pine Nuts

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Crunchy pine nuts pair well with and add contrast to the soft texture of the couscous."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups couscous
• 6 green onions, sliced (include some tender green tops)
• 1⁄4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 -3 tablespoons butter or 2 -3 tablespoons margarine
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring broth and oil to a boil.
2. Stir in couscous in a stream; add in green onion.
3. Remove pan from heat, cover; let stand 5 minutes.
4. Add pine nuts, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and butter; season to taste with salt and pepper; fluff with a fork.
5. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[A Messy Cook]

This is delicious. I didn't have any scallions... also upped the pine nuts. The lemon was a perfect touch! Thank you!