SAFFRON COUSCOUS WITH HERBS

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This is a wonderful couscous that can stand alone or will compliment a Middle Eastern inspired main dish. You can use less oil if you prefer. UPDATE: Based on some of the reviews I have increased the stock from 2 cups to 2.5 cups and I have increased the servings to 8 instead of 6. The quantity of herbs should be somewhat according to how much you like and which kind of herbs (strong/mild flavour) you are adding.

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In small skillet, on medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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