Saffron Couscous

Name: Saffron Couscous
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads; 1 medium onion, sliced into half-moons; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken stock; One 10-oz. box couscous (1 1/2 cups); 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
1 medium onion, sliced into half-moons
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken stock
One 10-oz. box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1

In a medium frying pan (with sides at least 2 in. high) over medium heat, melt butter. Add saffron and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 7 minutes.
2

Add chicken stock and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Add couscous, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
3

Fluff couscous with a fork, then gently stir. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.