SPICED PEARL COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS

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This side dish is great for entertaining, as you can prepare the topping ahead of time, and the couscous only takes only minutes. Try adding 1 cup drained and rinsed garbanzo beans to boost the protein! -Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1-3/4 cups finely chopped sweet onion
1-1/2 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
1-3/4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
1/3 cup dried currants
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add couscous; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until couscous is lightly browned., Add water, salt, cinnamon, curry powder, cumin and coriander; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 7-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Stir in currants, cilantro, mint and lemon zest; let stand 5 minutes Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

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