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SAFFRON COUSCOUS



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Earthy saffron is lifted by peppery green onions in this quick side dish. Serve with the halibut to soak up the tasty juices. Halibut recipe is posted also Recipe #183656.

Provided by LMillerRN

Categories     Moroccan

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped green onion top

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add saffron, stirring to dissolve. Cover and keep warm.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add couscous; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture, hot sauce, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; stir in onions.

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.

SAFFRON COUSCOUS



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A light side dish or a great lunch box salad. The addition of saffron makes it just interesting enough!

Provided by toastyfrenchy

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons warm water
5 saffron threads, or more to taste
1 cup couscous
1 cup vegetable broth
1 celery stalk, diced
¼ cup dried currants
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon harissa, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin
sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine warm water and saffron together in a bowl.
  • Mix couscous and vegetable broth together in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove saucepan from heat, cover saucepan, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir saffron mixture, celery, currants, olive oil, lemon juice, harissa, cumin, and sea salt into couscous. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 236.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

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