Saffron-Scented Couscous With Pine Nuts

Published in Bon Appetit April 2009.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• 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.