COUSCOUS TIMBALES WITH PISTACHIOS, SCALLIONS, AND CURRANTS

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Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Currant     Dried Fruit     Pistachio     Healthy     Couscous     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup couscous
1/4 cup dried currants, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes and drained
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion
1/4 cup shelled pistachio nuts,toasted lightly and chopped fine
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
a pinch of cinnamon
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine the butter and the broth, bring the liquid to a boil, and stir in the couscous. Remove the pan from the heat, let the mixture stand, covered, for 5 minutes, and transfer it to a bowl. Break up any lumps with a fork and stir in the currants, the scallion, the pistachios, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, the cinnamon, and the oil. Toss the couscous mixture with the dressing and season it with salt and pepper. Pack the mixture into two 3/4-cup timbales and unmold the timbales onto 2 plates.

Muhammad salman Kb
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This recipe is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special. The combination of couscous, pistachios, scallions, and currants is simply divine.


Md Sagar hossain Raju
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This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Dexter Mataranyika
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pistachios and the currants, and they even ate all of their couscous!


MBH Gamer FF
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook couscous, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'll definitely be making again.


Marilynn McDonald
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This recipe is a great way to show off your culinary skills. It's a relatively easy dish to make, but it looks and tastes like a gourmet meal.


Adan Malik
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I love the nutty flavor that the pistachios add to this dish. I also like the contrast between the soft couscous and the crunchy pistachios.


Shibani Limbu
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. Simply shred or cube the chicken or tofu and add it to the couscous mixture. It's a delicious and easy way to create a complete meal.


Erika Sukovich
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The scallions and currants add a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals, and the couscous is a good source of fiber.


Alicia Quaile
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I love the pop of color that the pistachios and currants add to this dish. It's a visually appealing dish that is sure to impress your guests.


Shekh Irfan tkd
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This recipe is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special. The combination of couscous, pistachios, scallions, and currants is simply divine.


Seaf Mamdouh
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook couscous, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. It's a unique and flavorful dish that I'll definitely be making again.


Sun_flower
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I had some leftover couscous and pistachios, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. It's a delicious and waste-free meal.


Enock Walusimbi
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can easily customize it to your own liking. For example, you could add different spices, or use a different type of nut or dried fruit.


Anand
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and sophisticated, but it's also surprisingly easy to make. I highly recommend it for a special occasion.


Niloy KAr
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Sylivia Williams
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This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies. My kids loved the pistachios and the currants, and they even ate all of their couscous!


Roger Waugh
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but the combination of flavors and textures in this recipe was really something special.


Jamela Mustapha
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This recipe is a keeper! It's a great way to use up leftover couscous, and it's also a healthy and delicious meal. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.


Kacey Needham
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish with ease. The instructions are clear and concise, and the ingredients are easy to find.


Amen tube
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This dish is a delightful medley of flavors and textures. The couscous is fluffy and flavorful, the pistachios add a nutty crunch, the scallions a savory bite, and the currants a sweet-tart pop. The combination is simply irresistible!


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