Saffron-Scented Couscous with Pine Nuts
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- Served Person: Makes 8 servings
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
- Carbohydrate 36 g(12%)
- Cholesterol 11 mg(4%)
- Fat 11 g(17%)
- Fiber 3 g(11%)
- Protein 9 g(17%)
- Saturated Fat 3 g(17%)
- Sodium 92 mg(4%)
- Calories 272
Preparation Bring broth, 2 tablespoons butter, saffron, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to melt butter. 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. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound in bowl. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and nuts.
Preparation Bring broth, 2 tablespoons butter, saffron, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to melt butter. 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. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound in bowl. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and nuts.
