COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS (BAREFOOT CONTESSA)

Couscous With Pine Nuts (Barefoot Contessa) image

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories Grains

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped shallot (3 to 4 shallots)
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts (pignolis)
1/4 cup dried currant
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the shallots and cook them over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until translucent.
Add the chicken stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and set aside for 10 minutes.
Add the pine nuts, currants, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.6, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 489.2, Carbohydrate 70.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 16.4