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.

Priscilla Augustine
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I made this dish with some leftover chicken and it was delicious! The couscous was perfectly cooked and the pine nuts and parsley added a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


MD RIEAD
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked more flavor from the pine nuts and parsley. Overall, it was an okay dish, but I wouldn't make it again.


Rad Shahamath
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The couscous is always perfectly cooked and the pine nuts and parsley add a lovely flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


Farhan Tajuddiin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The couscous cooks in just minutes and the pine nuts and parsley add a nice touch of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a simple and delicious side dish.


Mirna Awad
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I made this dish for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the nutty flavor of the couscous and the fresh herbs. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.


Aziramubera Richard
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The couscous was perfectly toasted and the pine nuts and parsley added a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.