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couscous with pine nuts and parsley

Couscous with Pine Nuts and Parsley: 5 Flavorful Secrets

  • Author: CakesLouna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light and flavorful dish made with couscous, pine nuts, and parsley.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until golden.
  2. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
  3. Add couscous to the boiling broth and remove from heat.
  4. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
  6. Stir in olive oil, toasted pine nuts, and parsley.
  7. Add salt to taste and serve.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
  • Can be served warm or cold.
  • Add lemon juice for extra flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: couscous, pine nuts, parsley, vegetarian dish, Mediterranean side