LEMONY COUSCOUS WITH TOASTED NUTS

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Dressed up with two kinds of nuts and a splash of lemon juice, my couscous pasta is on the table in less than half an hour. Sometimes I stir in a little chopped parsley after cooking.-Marie McConnell, Shelbyville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1-3/4 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) couscous

Steps:

  • In a dry large saucepan, toast pine nuts and almonds over medium heat 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Remove from pan., In same pan, combine chicken stock, lemon juice, butter, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in nuts.

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