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Israeli Couscous with Pine Nuts and Parsley

Course: Side Dish
Keyword: couscous, pine nuts
Author: Bon Appétit | December 2004

Ingredients

  • 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 or ground cinnamon
  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

Recipe By: Bon Appétit | December 2004
Serving Size: 8