Saffron-Scented Couscous With Pine Nuts

Couscous is a staple food in North African cuisine and is traditionally prepared by steaming it in a special pot called a couscoussier.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Saffron-Scented Couscous With Pine Nuts

Cooking Method: Boiling, Toasting Cuisine: Moroccan Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Couscous
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 pinch Saffron threads
• 2 tablespoon Pine nuts
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 diced Red bell pepper
• 1 small, finely chopped Red onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• to garnish chopped Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the saffron threads with 2 tablespoons of hot water and let it steep for 5 minutes.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the saffron water and couscous. Stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast them until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to the skillet with the vegetables. Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, and salt. Stir well to combine.
6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
7. Serve the saffron-scented couscous topped with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.