Directions:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan over medium heat.
- Add shallots and saute until golden. Add couscous, cinnamon stick and bay leaf, stirring until couscous browns slightly.
- Add broth and salt then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in the fresh parsley, pine nuts and lemon zest.
- Optional: add the raisins for a savory/sweet taste.
- Season with fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 248.19 Kcal (1039 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 161 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.89g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 15.98mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 739.39mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 303.42mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 21.28g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 3.61g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.52g | 10% | |
| Protein | 4.31g | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 25.4mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 139.98 Kcal (586 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 90.81 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 10.09g | 28% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 9.01mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 417.02mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 171.13mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 12g | 7% | |
| Sugars | 2.04g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.42g | 10% | |
| Protein | 2.43g | 9% | |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 14.3mg | 3% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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