Trader Joes Israeli Couscous Healthy Version Recipe 435

Steps:

• Melt 1 Tbs butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add nuts and stir until golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl. Melt remaining 1 Tbs of butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until golden. Add couscous, fresh spices and bay leaf, and stir often until couscous browns slightly. Add broth, dry spices and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, nuts and lemon zest. Add the reaisins for a savory sweet taste. Season with black pepper to taste. Serving Size: 1/3 cup each - about 4 servings Nutrition Info Calories: 381.8 Fat: 12.9g Carbohydrates: 55.2g Protein: 12.5g

Steps:

• Bring a small pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the Israeli couscous and cook until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Strain from the water and reserve.
• Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and bring to high heat. After a few minutes, add the almonds to toast them in the oil. When the garlic is golden and very aromatic, remove it from the pan and discard it. Add the cooked couscous and chicken stock. Season with salt and cook until the stock has reduced by half. Add the pomegranate seeds, apricots, and scallions. Stir to combine and taste to make sure it is delicious.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.