Best 10 Toasted Pine Nut And Parmesan Couscous Recipes

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Are you on the lookout for an easy-to-make yet sophisticated dish that is perfect for special occasions or casual weeknight dinners? Look no further than toasted pine nut and parmesan couscous! This delightful dish combines the nutty flavor of toasted pine nuts with the savory richness of parmesan cheese, creating a culinary masterpiece.

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PARMESAN AND PINE NUT COUSCOUS



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In less than 20 minutes, Parmesan and Pine Nut Couscous comes together to make the most delicious side dish. With the delicate crunch of the toasted nuts, and the salty nuttiness of the parmesan, this side tastes like high end restaurant dining, but prepared easily right in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Provided by Lord Byron's Kitchen

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup instant couscous ((heaping cup))
1/4 cup pine nuts, (toasted)
1 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pan with a tight fitting lid, over medium-high heat, add the water, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Once the water is boiling, add in the couscous. Stir to combine. Place a lid on the pan and turn off the heat.
  • Allow couscous to steam for 12 minutes. Do not lift the lid!
  • Once done, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Toss in pine nuts and the parmesan. Toss together.
  • Garnish with finely chopped parsley, if you desire, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TOASTED PINE NUT AND PARMESAN COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Toasted Pine Nut and Parmesan Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kat2355

Categories     Grains

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon pine nuts, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Add couscous, butter and salt.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Topping: Heat the oil in a shallow pan.
  • Cook"topping" ingredients except parmesan until the garlic becomes golden.
  • Mix the warm topping with the couscous.
  • Toss with parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped shallots (3 to 4 shallots)
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (pignolis)
1/4 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND MINT



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 1/2 cups couscous
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup julienned fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

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.

EGYPTIAN TOASTED PINE NUT COUSCOUS WITH GARLIC SHRIMP



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Make and share this Egyptian Toasted Pine Nut Couscous With Garlic Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Egyptian

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb large shrimp (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (or celery salt)
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 (5 5/8 ounce) package couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup sliced green onion
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup melted butter
1 (6 ounce) package Baby Spinach
shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel, devein and rinse shrimp if needed, and then pat dry.
  • Place shrimp in a large self-sealing plastic bag.
  • Add oil, garlic, tarragon, thyme and Old Bay seasoning and seal bag.
  • Gently turn and 'massage' the bag to coat the shrimp with the marinade.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Prepare the couscous according to the package directions, substituting the chicken broth for the water.
  • Stir the pine nuts and onions into the couscous and set aside.
  • Combine the lemon juice and butter in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Saute the shrimp in a large skillet with the marinade over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turns opaque( Do not overcook or the shrimp will be tough).
  • Pour half of the butter over the shrimp.
  • To serve, divide the spinach among individual bowls.
  • Spoon the couscous onto the spinach.
  • Arrange the shrimp on the couscous and pour the remaining lemon butter over everything. Sprinkle with shredded parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.8, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 173.8, Sodium 1019.9, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 26.4

SPICED PEARL COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS



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This side dish is great for entertaining, as you can prepare the topping ahead of time, and the couscous only takes only minutes. Try adding 1 cup drained and rinsed garbanzo beans to boost the protein! -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1-3/4 cups finely chopped sweet onion
1-1/2 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
1-3/4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
1/3 cup dried currants
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add couscous; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until couscous is lightly browned., Add water, salt, cinnamon, curry powder, cumin and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 7-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Stir in currants, cilantro, mint and lemon zest; let stand 5 minutes Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts :

TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND PARSLEY



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Categories     Nut     Side     Sauté     Pine Nut     Fall     Winter     Couscous     Parsley     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons butter, divided
2/3 cup pine nuts (about 3 1/2 ounces)
2/3 cup finely chopped shallots
3 cups (16 ounces) Israeli toasted couscous
1 large cinnamon stick
2 fresh or dried bay leaves
3 3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
  • Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in same pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add couscous, cinnamon stick, and 2 bay leaves and stir until couscous browns slightly, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add broth and salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and pine nuts. Season with black pepper. Transfer to serving dish.

PARMESAN ENCRUSTED PINE NUTS



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I recently visited a fancy restaurant that served Parmesan encrusted pine nuts in their Caesar salad. This is my near-perfect attempt to replicate these delicious salad toppers. The salad consisted of romaine lettuce, shredded Parmesan cheese, dressing, mixed croutons, and these pine nuts. They are sweet, savory, nutty, and delicious.

Provided by JAILORMOON

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

cooking spray
12 ounces pine nuts
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons water
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Spread pine nuts on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until most of the pine nuts are light golden brown and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Remove pine nuts and keep oven at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture turns light brown and syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove syrup from heat; fold in pine nuts to coat. Add Parmesan cheese; stir to coat.
  • Line baking sheet with waxed paper; spread coated pine nuts onto sheet, separating any bunches.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 69.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS



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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

250g couscous
400ml hot vegetable stock
75g 2 ½ oz pine nuts
50g dried apricots , chopped
bunch coriander leaves
4-5 tbsp raisins
zest and juice 1 lemon
5 tbsp olive oil

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

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND CURRANTS



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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

1/8 cup sesame seeds
1/8 cup pine nuts
1 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup dry whole-wheat couscous (made from semolina, which is used to make pasta)
1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas, drained
1 cup peeled, seeded and finely diced cucumber
1/8 cup dried currants plumped in water
1/4 cup fines herbes (or minced mint, cilantro and parsley)
Lemon juice
Red pepper flakes

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.

Tips for Toasted Pine Nut and Parmesan Couscous:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful vegetables, and use a good quality olive oil.
  • Toast the pine nuts before adding them to the couscous. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Be careful not to overcook the couscous. It should be cooked through, but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese at the end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent it from melting and becoming grainy.
  • Serve the couscous immediately. It is best when it is fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

Toasted pine nut and Parmesan couscous is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The combination of toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs makes this dish flavorful and satisfying. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.

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