Toasted Pine Nut And Parmesan Couscous Recipes

PARMESAN AND PINE NUT COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan with a tight fitting lid, over medium-high heat, add the water, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Bring to a boil.
• Once the water is boiling, add in the couscous. Stir to combine. Place a lid on the pan and turn off the heat.
• Allow couscous to steam for 12 minutes. Do not lift the lid!
• Once done, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Toss in pine nuts and the parmesan. Toss together.
• Garnish with finely chopped parsley, if you desire, and serve immediately.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the shallots and cook them over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the chicken stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the pine nuts, currants, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine. Serve hot.

TOASTED PINE NUT AND PARMESAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil.
• Add couscous, butter and salt.
• Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
• Topping: Heat the oil in a shallow pan.
• Cook"topping" ingredients except parmesan until the garlic becomes golden.
• Mix the warm topping with the couscous.
• Toss with parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS

Steps:

• Put the couscous in a medium-sized bowl, pour over the stock, cover with cling film, and leave to stand for 5 mins. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few mins, until pale golden.
• Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.