Saffron-scented Couscous With Pine Nuts

Total Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 2 cups couscous (about 12 ounces)
• 3/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced and divided (about 5)
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted and divided

Recipe

• 1 bring broth, 2 tablespoons butter, saffron, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to melt butter.
• 2 remove from heat. mix in couscous. cover and let stand until all liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. fluff couscous with fork. mix in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and half of green onions and nuts. seanson to taste with salt and pepper. mound in bowl. sprinkle with remaining green onions and nuts.