ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PECANS

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This was adapted from a recipe on a box of Israeli Couscous. Israeli couscous looks like little pearls. Simply delicious!

Provided by Red Dog

Categories     European

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups israeli couscous
1/2 large cinnamon stick
1 dried bay leaf
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 lemon, zest of
black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium low heat.
  • Add pecans and stir until golden brown. Transfer to small bowl.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until couscous browns slightly.
  • Add broth and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in parsley, pecans and lemon zest.
  • Season with black pepper to taste.

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