Couscous with Pistachios
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant Couscous with Pistachios recipe, a perfect blend of fluffy couscous, crunchy pistachios, and fresh herbs. Enhanced with a drizzle of zesty lemon juice, fragrant lemon zest, and a touch of premium olive oil, this dish offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors in every bite. The nutty richness of pistachios pairs beautifully with the bright freshness of parsley and mint, making it a versatile dish that can be served warm or at room temperature. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy couscous recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, elegant dinner parties, or as a refreshing addition to any Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 0.5 cup pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.25 cup parsley, fresh and chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint, fresh and chopped
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the boiling water.
Step 2
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of couscous. Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the water.
Step 3
While the couscous is resting, roughly chop 0.5 cup of shelled pistachios and prepare the chopped parsley and mint.
Step 4
Fluff the couscous with a fork to break up any clumps. Transfer it to a serving bowl.
Step 5
Drizzle the couscous with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 more tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. Toss well to combine.
Step 6
Fold in the chopped pistachios, 0.25 cup of fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons of fresh mint.
Step 7
Season with 0.25 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and additional salt to taste, if needed.
Step 8
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (651.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 902.5 |
| Total Fat 65.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1527.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.1g | |
| Protein 25.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 271.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1507.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories