Toasted Israeli Couscous With Pine Nuts And Parsley

Recipe Ingredients

5 tablespoons	75ml	Butter - divided
2/3 cup	157ml	Pine nuts - (abt 3 1/2 oz)
2/3 cup	97g / 3.4oz	Finely-chopped shallots
3 cups	711ml	Israeli toasted couscous - (16 oz)
1 cup	237ml	Cinnamon stick (large)
2		Fresh or dried bay leaves
3 3/4 cups	888ml	Canned low-salt chicken broth
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1/2 cup	46g / 1.6oz	Minced fresh Italian parsley

Recipe Instructions

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.

Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in same pan over medium heat. Add shallots and saute 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.

This recipe yields ? servings.

Source:
Bon Appetit, December 2004

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