Pine Nut and Preserved Lemon Couscous Recipe

Name: Pine Nut and Preserved Lemon Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups couscous; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup finely chopped onions; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 tablespoon finely chopped Preserved Lemons, recipe above; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 dozen medium size fresh lemons; Sea salt; 1 quart glass jar with lid

Servings: persons

2 cups couscous
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onions
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon finely chopped Preserved Lemons, recipe above
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 dozen medium size fresh lemons
Sea salt
1 quart glass jar with lid

1
In shallow pan, add the couscous.
2
Bring water to a simmer and pour over the couscous.
3
Cover and let sit until all of the liquid as evaporated, about 5 minutes.
4
In a small saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
5
Add the onions.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Saute for 1 minute.
8
Stir the onions, pine nuts, preserved lemons and parsley into the couscous and serve.
9
Slice each lemon in half.
10
In a mixing bowl, toss the lemons generously with salt.
11
Place half of the lemons in the quart jar.
12
Juice the remaining lemons and pour into the jar.
13
Fill the jar to the top.
14
Secure the lid and let sit in a cool dry place for at least 3 days.
15
The lemons, can set longer and will keep in the refrigerator.

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

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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: 2 cups couscous, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup finely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Pine Nut and Preserved Lemon Couscous falls under the General 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.

Pine Nut and Preserved Lemon Couscous

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