Toasted Israeli Couscous With Pine Nuts And Parsle... |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Israeli couscous is like wonderful little beads of pasta. No resemblance to regular couscous. Ingredients:
5 tablespoons butter, divided or 2 tbl olive oil for a lighter version |
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 |
1/3 cup dried cherries or raisins |
2 fresh or dried bay leaves |
3 3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth |
1/2 cup minced fresh italian parsley |
Directions:
1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat.
2. Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
3. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in same pan over medium heat.
4. Add shallots and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes.
5. Add couscous,
6. cinnamon stick,
7. and 2 bay leaves and stir until couscous browns slightly,
8. stirring often, about 5 minutes.
9. Add broth and bring to boil.
10. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
11. Stir in parsley and pine nuts, and dried fruit
12. season with black pepper.
13. Transfer to serving dish.
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