COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS (BAREFOOT CONTESSA)

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I saw Ina Gartner, the Barefoot Contessa, preparing this dish during the "Friends of Friends" episode of her show.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped shallot (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 currant
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.6, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 489.2, Carbohydrate 70.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 16.4

Sahil nadan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now one of my favorites.


INSANE AZZA
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian or vegan meal.


Fiona Herbert
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. It's so unique and delicious.


kztfr kztfr
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple.


Md aftab Uddin
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Samwel Kamau
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal.


ThankGod Williams
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now one of my favorites.


Ashu Ashi
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian or vegan meal.


muhamad waheed
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. It's so unique and delicious.


Bijita Chaudhary
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple.


Narman Ekumba
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly.


md wwoahid
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Zayed Islam
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal.


Akhi Aktér
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Badr Afyf
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add any vegetables or protein you like.


Ekram Hussen
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Gaming LEE
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Muneeb Jan
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.


Atif Khalil
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This is the best couscous recipe I've ever tried! It's so flavorful and easy to make.