Israeli Couscous With Pine Nuts And Fresh Parsley Recipes

ORANGE ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Heat some olive oil in a small pot. Add the couscous and toast for 2 minutes. Add the broth and simmer, covered for about 8 to 10 minutes. Take pot off heat.
• In a salad dressing shaker or a jar with a lid, add dressing ingredients and shake.
• Steam the snow peas for about 4 minutes. Put into an ice bath to stop cooking.
• In a medium bowl, add the couscous, snow peas, green onions, almonds, oranges and some salt and freshly ground pepper. Reshake and pour some dressing on. Mix and serve at room temperature.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND FRESH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan over medium heat.
• Add shallots and saute until golden. Add couscous, cinnamon stick and bay leaf, stirring until couscous browns slightly.
• Add broth and salt then bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in the fresh parsley, pine nuts and lemon zest.
• Optional: add the raisins for a savory/sweet taste.
• Season with fresh cracked black pepper to taste.

TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• 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 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.