Saffron-Scented Couscous with Pine Nuts

Couscous is a staple food in many North African and Middle Eastern cuisines and is traditionally served with meat or vegetable stews.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Saffron-Scented Couscous with Pine Nuts

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Couscous
• 0.25 pinch Saffron threads
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Pine nuts
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Red onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of warm water for 5 minutes.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the couscous and soaked saffron, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
5. Fluff the couscous with a fork and transfer it to a large serving bowl. Add the sautéed vegetables, toasted pine nuts, fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
6. Let the couscous rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.