Toasted Pine Nut and Parmesan Couscous
"A modern and nutty taste for those who fear curry and couscous."
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
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Cousous
- 1 1⁄4 cups water or 1 1/4 cups broth
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine (optional)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)
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Topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
directions
- Bring water to a boil.
- Add couscous, butter and salt.
- Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Topping: Heat the oil in a shallow pan.
- Cook"topping" ingredients except parmesan until the garlic becomes golden.
- Mix the warm topping with the couscous.
- Toss with parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
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Reviews
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WOW! This was not only easy to make but almost my whole family loved it (my picky eater picked out what he didn't want). Thanks alot for the recipe Kat! -
My husband and I absolutely loved this. It has a deep, rich flavor. And it tastes just as good the next day. I used beef broth instead of the water but otherwise followed the directions exactly. Excellent! -
This is an excellent way to liven up plain couscous. I used twice as much parmesan as the recipe required and I didn't chop my pinenuts and used more than required of those, too. For oil I did use one tablespoon olive oil and then just a quick extra dash of sesame oil. I think next time I will also increase the amount of oil as I felt the end result was dryer than I prefer my couscous to be. The flavour is subtle but satisfyingly different. I would definitely make again because this is a nice alternative to rice or any side starch. Thanks, Kat, for sharing!
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My husband and I absolutely loved this. It has a deep, rich flavor. And it tastes just as good the next day. I used beef broth instead of the water but otherwise followed the directions exactly. Excellent!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Kat2355
Canada
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