Saffron Scallion Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup couscous
2 tbsp good quality olive oil
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 tsp saffron thread, lightly crushed
coarse kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
7 scallions , including white and three inches of green, trimmed and thinly sliced on an angle

Directions:

Place couscous in a medium size shallow heat proof bowl and drizzle olive oil over it.
Rub the couscous between your palms until all the grains are coated with oil.
Heat the stock in a small saucepan until just begins to boil.
Remove stock from heat and add the saffron, stirring to blend.
Add half the stock to the couscous.
Keep the remaining stock warm over low heat.
Stir and fluff the couscous with a fork.
Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap and let sit for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining stock to the couscous.
Using a rubber spatula, scrape up an saffron that may be stuck to the saucepan and add it to the couscous.
Fluff the couscous with a fork, and recover the bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes longer.
Season the couscous with salt and pepper to taste and stir in the scallions just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	444.42 Kcal (1861 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.44g	11%
Sodium	9303.65mg	388%
Potassium	145.75mg	3%
Total Carbs	77.45g	26%
Sugars	0.53g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.95g	12%
Protein	6.16g	12%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	8%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	29.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	327.41 Kcal (1371 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.48g	11%
Sodium	6854.15mg	388%
Potassium	107.38mg	3%
Total Carbs	57.06g	26%
Sugars	0.39g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.18g	12%
Protein	4.54g	12%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	8%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	21.6mg	3%

* 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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