Saffron Couscous with Herbs

Name: Saffron Couscous with Herbs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp pine nuts; 1 tbsp butter; 1 small onion; 2.5 cup chicken stock; 1 pinch saffron; 2 cup couscous; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 lemon; 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.25 cup sultana raisin; 1.5 cup mixed herbs; kosher salt ground pepper; fresh ground pepper

Couscous, mixed herbs and sesame seeds come together in this Moroccan side dish, fragrant with saffron and baked in the oven.

35 min · Serves 8 · Medium

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 30 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Place sesame seeds and pine nuts in small baking dish. Bake in preheated 400F oven until lightly golden, watching carefully so they don't burn, about 5 minutes. Or cook carefully on a skillet.
5 min
2
In small skillet, on medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
7 min
3
Meanwhile in large saucepan, bring stock and saffron to boil over high heat. Remove from heat. Add couscous; stir. Cover; let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with fork.
15 min
4
Toss with oil, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Add sesame seeds, pine nuts, onions, raisins and herbs. Toss gently. Season with salt and pepper.