Couscous With Pine Nuts

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

• Ready In: 45 mins
• 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.