Saffron Couscous With Herbs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp pine nuts
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, finely diced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 pinch saffron, crumbled
2 cups couscous ( whole wheat or regular)
1/4 cup olive oil , extra virgin
1 lemon , juice of
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste)
1/4 cup sultana raisin
1 1/2 cups mixed herbs, finely chopped (including mint, cilantro , flat-leaf parsley)
kosher salt ground pepper
fresh ground pepper

Directions:

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.
In small skillet, on medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onion. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
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.
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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	352.43 Kcal (1476 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.18g	19%
Cholesterol	6.07mg	2%
Sodium	115.05mg	5%
Potassium	201.83mg	4%
Total Carbs	52.55g	18%
Sugars	12.65g	51%
Dietary Fiber	3.41g	14%
Protein	9.26g	19%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	50.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	170.23 Kcal (713 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.88g	19%
Cholesterol	2.93mg	2%
Sodium	55.57mg	5%
Potassium	97.49mg	4%
Total Carbs	25.39g	18%
Sugars	6.11g	51%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	14%
Protein	4.47g	19%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	9%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	24.2mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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