Saffron-Scented Couscous With Pine Nuts

Submitted by Queen Dana

"Published in Bon Appetit April 2009."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

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

directions

1. bring broth, 2 tablespoons butter, saffron, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to melt butter.
2. 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.

Reviews

[I'mPat]

This was so good, I scaled it back for 5/8th cup of couscous which was plenty for 3 of us as a side. All liquid only took about 6 to 7 minutes to absorb and the colour was just fabulous (had the DM raving) though if you should want to add a litte sweetness add some sultanas or raisins (pre=-soaked) I think would be good. Thank you Queen Dana, made for ZAAR Chef Alphabet Soup Tag Game..

 

[Outta Here]

This is a really nice (and easy) side. I liked that it was mild flavor so it didn't "clash" with the Peanut chicken dish I served it with. Would also be very good with fish. Made for Spring 2012 PAC game.

 

[mama smurf]

Made half the recipe and like Rita I used tri-colored couscous...delicious! I served it with Recipe#402239#402239 and summer squash and it made for a wonderful meal. Thank you for submitting this recipe. It is one I will definately make again. Made for Zaar Alphabet Tag game.

 

[jessi_mcg]

This was a lovely side, with mild flavors that could go with just about anything! We enjoyed it with mustard salmon, but I can even see adding chickpeas and maybe olives to beef it into a vegetarian main. It was very easy to throw together, and does make quite a bit. DH thought it was really a great change of pace side dish :). Made for ZWT 8: The Wild Bunch.

 

[Lori Mama]

I love couscous for its ease of preparation and flavor. This recipe is no different. Delicious. :)