Saffron Couscous With Herbs Recipe

Name: Saffron Couscous With Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock; 1 pinch saffron, crumbled; 2 cups couscous (whole wheat or regular); 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste); 1/4 cup sultana raisin; 1 1/2 cups mixed herbs, finely chopped (including mint, cilantro, flat-leaf parsley); kosher salt ground pepper; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely diced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 pinch saffron, crumbled
2 cups couscous (whole wheat or regular)
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
1/4 cup sultana raisin
1 1/2 cups mixed herbs, finely chopped (including mint, cilantro, flat-leaf parsley)
kosher salt ground pepper
fresh ground pepper

1
Place sesame seeds and pine nuts in small baking dish. Bake in preheated 400F oven until lightly golden, watching carefully so they don't burn, about 5 minutes. Or cook carefully on a skillet.
2
In small skillet, on medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
3
Meanwhile in large saucepan, bring stock and saffron to boil over high heat. Remove from heat. Add couscous; stir. Cover; let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with fork.
4
Toss with oil, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Add sesame seeds, pine nuts, onions, raisins and herbs. Toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.

512

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 small onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Saffron Couscous With Herbs falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Saffron Couscous With Herbs

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