Couscous With Pine Nuts and Mint

Level: Easy
Yield: 6 servings
Total: 25 min (includes resting time)
Active: 10 min
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size 1 of 6 servings): Calories 330 | Total Fat 13 g | Saturated Fat 3 g | Carbohydrates 43 g | Dietary Fiber 4 g | Sugar 3 g | Protein 10 g | Cholesterol 9 mg | Sodium 496 mg

Whip up this irresistible Couscous with Pine Nuts and Minta quick, flavorful side that elevates any meal with its buttery richness, fresh mint zing, and crunchy toasted pine nuts. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup chopped yellow onion
3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 1/2 cups couscous
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup julienned fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

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Warm the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saut over medium-low for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned.
Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat, cover tightly, and let steam for 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and fold in the mint and pine nuts. Taste and adjust seasoning with about 1 teaspoon salt (depending on your stock) and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve warm and savor every vibrant bite!

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