Couscous Crowns With Pistachios, Scallions, and Currants Recipe

Name: Couscous Crowns With Pistachios, Scallions, and Currants
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 ½ cups chicken broth; 1 cup couscous; ½ cup dried currant, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes and drained; ⅔ cup thinly sliced scallion; ½ cup shelled pistachio nut, toasted lightly and chopped fine; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 pinch cinnamon; 6 tablespoons olive oil (I use a little less)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup couscous
½ cup dried currant, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes and drained
⅔ cup thinly sliced scallion
½ cup shelled pistachio nut, toasted lightly and chopped fine
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch cinnamon
6 tablespoons olive oil (I use a little less)

1
In a saucepan combine the butter and the broth, bring the liquid to a boil, and stir in the couscous.
2
Remove the pan from the heat, let the mixture stand, covered, for 5 minutes, and transfer it to a bowl.
3
Break up any lumps with a fork and stir in the currants, the scallion, the pistachios, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
4
In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, the cinnamon, and the oil.
5
Toss the couscous mixture with the dressing and season it with salt and pepper.
6
Pack the mixture into four 3/4-cup timbales (or mold of your choice- I use ramekin or other serving size dish) and unmold the timbales/mold onto 4 plates.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 cup couscous, ½ cup dried currant, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes and drained, and more.

Yes, Couscous Crowns With Pistachios, Scallions, and Currants falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous Crowns With Pistachios, Scallions, and Currants

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