Couscous Pilaf With Shallots, Garlic And Almonds Recipe

Name: Couscous Pilaf With Shallots, Garlic And Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (I use less); 2 cups couscous; 3 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup water; 1 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium); 1 teaspoon table salt; 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (I use a bit less); 1/4 cup parsley, fresh minced; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated; ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter (I use less)
2 cups couscous
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium)
1 teaspoon table salt
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (I use a bit less)
1/4 cup parsley, fresh minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
ground black pepper, to taste

1
Heat butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. When foaming subsides, add couscous and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
2
Add shallots and cook until softened and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3
Mix in water, broth and salt; stir briefly to combine; then cover and remove pan from heat.
4
Let stand until grains are tender, about 7 minutes. Uncover and fluff grains with fork. Stir in almonds, parsley, lemon juice and zest. Season to taste and serve.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (I use less), 2 cups couscous, 3 shallots, thinly sliced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Couscous Pilaf With Shallots, Garlic And Almonds 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 Pilaf With Shallots, Garlic And Almonds

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