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.
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Cari Alonso
[email protected]This couscous dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet currants and pine nuts, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy vegetables.
hafiz arslan
[email protected]I love how versatile this couscous dish is. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste. I've made it with different types of nuts, fruits, and vegetables, and it always turns out great.
Katerina Innes
[email protected]This couscous dish is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend and then reheated it for dinner during the week. It was just as good the second time around.
Emad Amer
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the chicken broth with vegetable broth. The dish still turned out great. It was flavorful and satisfying.
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[email protected]This couscous dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, celery, and bell peppers to the pot and it turned out delicious.
Selvina Chellen
[email protected]I made this couscous dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making it again.
Meg Obazee
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pine nuts, so I substituted them with chopped almonds. The dish still turned out great. It was flavorful and easy to make.
Miguel GD
[email protected]This couscous dish was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with more liquid, such as broth or water.
Tiron Mariyadas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the couscous came out perfect. It was light and fluffy, and the pine nuts and currants added a nice crunch and sweetness. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Maria Ahmed
[email protected]This couscous dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with more spices or herbs.
Tracy Martel
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of couscous and this recipe did not disappoint. The pine nuts and currants added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I also loved the addition of the spices. It was a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Andre Robert
[email protected]I made this couscous for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I'll definitely be making it again.
Rassko Lean
[email protected]This couscous dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with fewer currants. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Jesse Davies
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The couscous was a little dry and the flavors were not as vibrant as I had hoped. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
fazal Rahim
[email protected]This couscous dish was a disappointment. The flavors were bland and the texture was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Jerry Hullinger
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The pine nuts and currants added a lot of flavor and texture, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.
Yogilatin Caldwell
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the couscous came out perfect. It was light and fluffy, and the pine nuts and currants added a nice crunch and sweetness. I served it with grilled chicken and vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Francy Lynch
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The couscous turned out fluffy and flavorful, and the pine nuts and currants added a nice touch of texture and sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abrar Yousafzai
[email protected]I made this couscous last night and it was a hit! My family loved the nutty flavor of the pine nuts and the pop of sweetness from the currants. It was also really easy to make, which is always a bonus.
Nevaeh Sarik
[email protected]This couscous dish was a delightful culinary experience. The combination of pine nuts, currants, and spices created a harmonious and flavorful profile. I especially appreciated the subtle sweetness from the currants, which balanced the savory notes o