Trader Joe's Israeli Couscous with Pine Nuts and Parsley Recipe


Submitted by lowclouds

Makes 4 servings



recipe makes four large servings. Can be found on back of Trader Joe's Israeli couscous box.

Ingredients
3 tbs butter
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup shallots, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
1 pinch cinnamon
1 3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup parsley
Directions
  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl.

  2. Melt remaining 2 TBS of butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until golden. Add couscous, cinnamon and bay leaf, and stir often until couscous browns slightly. Add broth and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, pine nuts and lemon zest. add the reaisins for a savory sweet taste. Season with black pepper to taste.

Categories

Side Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 222.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
467
Calories from Fat
192
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
21.3g
33%
Saturated Fat
6.6g
33%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
23mg
8%
Sodium
697mg
29%
Total Carbohydrates
56.5g
19%
Dietary Fiber
4.0g
16%
Sugars
1.0g
Protein
13.4g
Vitamin A 17% • Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 4% • Iron 13%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B- 		  Good points
  • Low in cholesterol
  • Very low in sugar
  • High in manganese
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