Description
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring Israeli couscous tossed with toasted pine nuts, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon juice. This Mediterranean-inspired side dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ cups Israeli (pearl) couscous
- 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan or crumbled feta
Instructions
- Toast Couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil. Add couscous and toast until golden brown.
- Cook Couscous: Pour in broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 10–12 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in pine nuts, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed. Add cheese if desired.
Notes
- To toast pine nuts, place in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
