Couscous with Pine Nuts
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and nutty Couscous with Pine Nuts recipe! Light, fluffy couscous is paired with golden, toasty pine nuts and enhanced with the bright, fresh flavors of parsley, mint, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, this dish is both quick and elegant, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or effortless entertaining. The addition of olive oil adds a silky richness, while the toasted pine nuts lend a delightful crunch to every bite. Serve it warm, room temperature, or chilled—this versatile couscous recipe is as much at home alongside grilled meats as it is as a stand-alone, meatless meal. Try it today for a Mediterranean-inspired side dish that’s full of flavor and texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Couscous
- 1.25 cups Water
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the pine nuts. Toast them gently, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the saucepan and let the couscous sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
Meanwhile, finely chop the fresh parsley and mint, and set them aside.
Once the couscous has absorbed all the liquid, fluff it with a fork to break up any clumps.
Drizzle the couscous with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the lemon juice, then toss to combine.
Fold in the toasted pine nuts, parsley, and mint. Season with the ground black pepper and additional salt to taste.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
674 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.8 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1499 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 553 mg | 12% | |
*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.
