Couscous Mix with Toasted Pine Nuts Coconut Milk Lime Juice
Embark on a culinary journey with this vibrant Couscous Mix with Toasted Pine Nuts, Coconut Milk, and Lime Juice – a quick and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Fluffy couscous is infused with the creamy richness of coconut milk and a zing of fresh lime juice, creating a perfectly balanced base. A sprinkle of golden, fragrant toasted pine nuts adds irresistible crunch, while fresh cilantro and mint provide herbal brightness in every bite. Ideal as a light meal or a versatile side dish, this recipe is a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will elevate any table. Plus, it’s an easy, one-pot wonder offering a tropical twist to traditional couscous dishes. Serve warm or at room temperature for a dish that’s as refreshing as it is satisfying. Keywords: couscous with coconut milk, toasted pine nuts, lime juice recipe, quick side dish, tropical couscous mix.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint (chopped)
Instructions
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, olive oil, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Stir in the couscous, then immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.
After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.
Add the lime juice, lime zest, toasted pine nuts, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint to the fluffed couscous. Gently fold to combine all the ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt or lime juice.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal. Garnish with extra chopped herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.0 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1528 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 622 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
