Saffron Couscous
Lovely and delicate, the color of a sunrise, Saffron Couscous is a simple but exotic canvas for a variety of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 3 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 cup dried apricots, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cup dry couscous (about 12 ounces)
- 1 cup roasted and salted pistachios
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Bring broth, apricots, 2 tablespoons oil, saffron, and salt to a boil in medium pot. Remove from heat. Mix in couscous. Cover and let stand until all liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork. Mix in pistachios. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, turn out onto a platter. Drizzle with remaining oil and chopped parsley.
