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Toasted Pine Nut Couscous





Yields
Makes 4 servings

Note: Anne Williams Callison particularly enjoys this couscous with grilled chicken or beef rubbed with chilies. Buy small dried-tomato pieces, or snip halves with scissors.

 1/4 cup pine nuts
 2 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
 1/2 cup small pieces dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
 1 clove garlic, minced
 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
 1 2/3 cups (10 oz.) couscous
 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  Salt
Step 1
1

In a 2 to 3 quart pan over medium-high heat, stir pine nuts until golden, about 2 minutes; remove from pan.

Step 2
2

In the same pan, bring the broth, tomatoes, garlic, and cumin to a boil over high heat. Stir in the couscous, cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Add the pine nuts and parsley, and fluff with a fork. If desired, season to taste with salt.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 357Calories from Fat 13
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.1g8%

Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 334mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 63g21%

Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
Protein 14g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.