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Toasted Israeli Couscous with Pine Nuts and Parsley Recipe

Toasted Israeli Couscous with Pine Nuts and Parsley Recipe

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Toasted Israeli Couscous with Pine Nuts and Parsley

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 tbsp butter, divided
2/3 cup pine nuts (about 3 1/2 oz)
2/3 cup finely chopped shallots
3 cups (16 oz) israeli toasted couscous
1 large cinnamon stick
2 fresh or dried bay leaves
3 3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup minced fresh italian parsley

Directions:

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in same pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add couscous, cinnamon stick, and 2 bay leaves and stir until couscous browns slightly, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add broth and salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and pine nuts. Season with black pepper. Transfer to serving dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1648.75 Kcal (6903 kJ)
Calories from fat	1263.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	140.37g	216%
Cholesterol	213.58mg	71%
Sodium	4816.8mg	201%
Potassium	1660.33mg	35%
Total Carbs	59.09g	20%
Sugars	12.49g	50%
Dietary Fiber	7.81g	31%
Protein	51.35g	103%
Vitamin C	73.6mg	123%
Vitamin A	2.2mg	74%
Iron	8.4mg	47%
Calcium	116.5mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.1 Kcal (541 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.99g	216%
Cholesterol	16.72mg	71%
Sodium	377.15mg	201%
Potassium	130mg	35%
Total Carbs	4.63g	20%
Sugars	0.98g	50%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	31%
Protein	4.02g	103%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	123%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	74%
Iron	0.7mg	47%
Calcium	9.1mg	12%

* 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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