Israeli Couscous With Pine Nuts And Fresh Parsley Recipe

Name: Israeli Couscous With Pine Nuts And Fresh Parsley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups israeli couscous; 1/2 large cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf (fresh if you have it!); 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced; 1/2 lemon, zest of; 1/4 cup raisins; fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups israeli couscous
1/2 large cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf (fresh if you have it!)
1 3/4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 lemon, zest of
1/4 cup raisins
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

1
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl.
3
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan over medium heat.
4
Add shallots and saute until golden. Add couscous, cinnamon stick and bay leaf, stirring until couscous browns slightly.
5
Add broth and salt then bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Remove pan from heat and stir in the fresh parsley, pine nuts and lemon zest.
8
Optional: add the raisins for a savory/sweet taste.
9
Season with fresh cracked black pepper to taste.

323

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

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 butter, divided, 1/2 cup pine nuts, 1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped, 1 1/2 cups israeli couscous, and more.

Yes, Israeli Couscous With Pine Nuts And Fresh Parsley 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.

Israeli Couscous With Pine Nuts And Fresh Parsley

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions