Embark on a culinary journey to discover the tantalizing flavors of saffron-scented couscous with pine nuts. This delectable dish, often associated with North African and Middle Eastern cuisines, offers a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, succulent vegetables, and the nutty crunch of pine nuts. Let's explore the vibrant flavors and intriguing history behind this beloved dish, inspiring you to recreate this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND MINT
Steps:
- Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook over medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and remove from the heat. Cover the pot tightly and allow the couscous to steam for 10 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the mint and pine nuts. Taste for seasonings and add about 1 teaspoon salt, depending on the saltiness of the stock, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve hot.
SAFFRON-SCENTED COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS
Provided by Betty Rosbottom
Categories Side Easter Quick & Easy High Fiber Pine Nut Saffron Healthy Couscous Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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.
COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the shallots and cook them over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the chicken stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the pine nuts, currants, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine. Serve hot.
SAFFRON COUSCOUS
A light side dish or a great lunch box salad. The addition of saffron makes it just interesting enough!
Provided by toastyfrenchy
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine warm water and saffron together in a bowl.
- Mix couscous and vegetable broth together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat, cover saucepan, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
- Stir saffron mixture, celery, currants, olive oil, lemon juice, harissa, cumin, and sea salt into couscous. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 236.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
SAFFRON-SCENTED COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS
Make and share this Saffron-Scented Couscous With Pine Nuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Queen Dana
Categories Grains
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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. Seanson to taste with salt and pepper. Mound in bowl. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 88.2, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 8.7
COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND CURRANTS
Provided by Amaryll Schwertner
Categories Herb Side Low Fat Vegetarian Quick & Easy Currant Dried Fruit Pine Nut Cucumber Chickpea Healthy Couscous Self San Francisco California Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spread sesame seeds and pine nuts on a cookie sheet and bake until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from sheet and set aside. In a large saucepan, boil 1 cup water with butter and salt. Remove from heat and add couscous. Stir, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Toss couscous with sesame seeds, pine nuts, chickpeas, cucumber, currants, and fines herbes. Season to taste with remaining ingredients and salt and pepper.
COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND CURRANTS
This side dish is super easy to make yet seems sophisticated. I created this recipe in an attempt to duplicate a delicious couscous Whole Foods had in their prepared foods section. I used a Food Network recipe to adapt from and made it healthier and vegetarian (also vegan!) by using whole wheat couscous, vegetable broth, and Earth Balance vegan butter. Original Recipe from Ina Garten: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/moroccan-couscous-recipe/index.html
Provided by thesinglebite
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add chopped shallot and simmer for about 2-3 minutes, stirring a few times.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to boil. Once boiling remove from heat and add couscous. Give it a quick stir and cover. Let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
- While it's sitting toast pine nuts. Put the pine nuts in a small pan and cook over low-medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, until the nuts are fragrant. Shake the pan around a few times too.
- Lastly, add the pine nuts and currants to the couscous and stir to combine everything.
- * TIP - You can buy the pine nuts and currants in the bulk section of Whole Foods or some supermarkets so that way you don't have to get more than need.
COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS
Try this superhealthy accompaniment alongside lamb chops for a tasty meal to serve a crowd
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper, Vegetable
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the couscous in a medium-sized bowl, pour over the stock, cover with cling film, and leave to stand for 5 mins. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few mins, until pale golden.
- Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.28 milligram of sodium
SAFFRON COUSCOUS
Couscous, widely used in North Africa, is a tiny, grainlike pasta made from semolina flour that cooks very quickly.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put couscous in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring stock and saffron to a boil. Add salt to taste, if needed.
- Pour stock over couscous, stir once or twice, and cover bowl tightly with a plate or aluminum foil. Let steam 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork, and add butter if desired. Add currants, scallions, olives, and pepper. Toss to mix well; serve immediately.
Tips:
- Always use fresh saffron. Fresh saffron has a stronger flavor and aroma than dried saffron, and it is worth the extra cost.
- Toast the pine nuts before adding them to the couscous. This will help them to develop a nutty flavor and aroma.
- Use a good quality olive oil. The quality of the olive oil you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the couscous.
- Let the couscous rest for a few minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This will help the couscous to absorb all of the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Serve the couscous warm or at room temperature. Couscous can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
Conclusion:
Saffron-scented couscous with pine nuts is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables, and it can also be served as a vegetarian main course. The saffron gives the couscous a beautiful golden color and a subtle, yet distinct flavor. The pine nuts add a nutty crunch and a touch of sweetness. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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