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Toasted Israeli Couscous with Pine Nuts and Parsley

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

5

tablespoons butter, divided

2

/3 cup pine nuts (about 3 1/2 ounces)

2

/3 cup finely chopped shallots

3

cups (16 ounces) Israeli toasted couscous

1

large cinnamon stick

2

fresh or dried bay leaves

3

3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth

1

teaspoon salt

1

/2 cup minced fresh Italian parsley

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.

    Step 2

    Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in same pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add couscous, cinnamon stick, and 2 bay leaves and stir until couscous browns slightly, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add broth and salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and pine nuts. Season with black pepper. Transfer to serving dish.