Updated December 2018
Light and fluffy, and easy to make at the last minute when entertaining. ---Barbara
Couscous with Toasted Pine Nuts
(adapted from Ina Garten, How Easy is That?)
Serves 4
2 T. unsalted butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
1 cups chicken stock or broth
1/4 t. salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup couscous
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Toast the pine nuts and wash, dry and chop the parsley.
Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add the onions and cook over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned. You can do this step in advance. Then reheat before proceeding.
Also, I heated my chicken stock in the microwave to speed up the process. Add the stock to the onions, salt and pepper, then bring to a full boil.
Stir in the couscous, turn off the heat, cover and let steam for 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork, stir in the toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley, and serve hot.
I found it easier to put the couscous in a serving dish, then fluff it and toss in the toasted pine nuts, and parsley.
Can be doubled for a larger group, and would serve 8 generously.
---Barbara