Savory Couscous
February 20, 2009 by Culinary Cory
Filed under Munchies, Sides
This was also a side dish for my Saturday Dinner Party.
I work in a completely beige, windowless, office with giant Post-it sheets covering every square inch of my tiny space. I have three mismatched chairs for visitors, my filing cabinet sticks when I open it, and my tired old desk is piled with my various corporate communications projects. Of course, it would be nice to see the sun shining outside, or have a prettier color on the walls. But, I will always take my windowless office and job over a fancy cube any day of the week.
What does this have to do with Savory Couscous? Nothing really. I just felt like sharing.
Savory Couscous
1 Tbl. butter
½ cup carrot, shredded
2 Tbl. green onion, finely sliced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 ¼ uncooked wheat couscous, small grain
2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 Tbl. fresh basil, minced
salt and pepper to tasteMelt the butter in a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat. Add the carrots, green onions and mushrooms to the pan. Sauté for 1 -2 minutes until the mushrooms have softened slightly. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the dry couscous, cover with a lid and remove from heat. Let the sauce pan sit completely covered for 5 – 7 minutes. DO NOT PEEK. Sprinkle the pine nuts and basil over the top and toss with a fork. Serves about 4 – 6 people as a side.
Authors Note: This dish can easily be made vegetarian by substituting chicken broth with vegetable broth, or plain water.
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Amazing looking recipe. Reminds me of the year I spent in France, so much couscous consumed. Very different recipe, Algerian style, but delicious just the same.
That’s sweet to hear Louise. I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I did.
Hi Cory,
I’m going food shopping today. That’s a BIG deal in my world:) Buying these ingredients and creating your simply delightful dish. Thanks so much for sharing….
P.S. Get some crayons and draw curtains on those Post Notes and hang a mirro here and there to reflect the light. You do have light, I hope:)
your blog is out of this world!!!! fab fab fab oh so yummy!! I think I am going to try this for dinner!!! I just wanted to ask do you think that small cuncks of chicken would work to turn this in to a main dish!!! Gosh I am so hungry now
I do sooo love this recipe! Fresh, healthy and very pretty!
Stunning couscous dish!!
Sorry… forgot to say great post – can’t wait to read your next one!
Stunning couscous dish!!