Couscous with Pistachios
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant Couscous with Pistachios recipe, a perfect blend of fluffy couscous, crunchy pistachios, and fresh herbs. Enhanced with a drizzle of zesty lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and a touch of premium olive oil, this dish offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors in every bite. The nutty richness of pistachios pairs beautifully with the bright freshness of parsley and mint, making it a versatile dish that can be served warm or at room temperature. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy couscous recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, elegant dinner parties, or as a refreshing addition to any Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 0.5 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.25 cup parsley, fresh and chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint, fresh and chopped
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the boiling water.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of couscous. Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the water.
While the couscous is resting, roughly chop 0.5 cup of shelled pistachios and prepare the chopped parsley and mint.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to break up any clumps. Transfer it to a serving bowl.
Drizzle the couscous with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 more tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. Toss well to combine.
Fold in the chopped pistachios, 0.25 cup of fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons of fresh mint.
Season with 0.25 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and additional salt to taste, if needed.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
902 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1528 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1507 mg | 32% | |
*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.
