Herbed Couscous Pilaf with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Chicken stock
- 1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup Couscous
For the dressing
- 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Golden raisins
- 1 tbsp Pine nuts - toasted
- 1 ea Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ea Shallot - chopped small
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan heat the olive oil and cook the garlic and shallot until just soft, 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 3 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil and some salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the couscous and toss with the parsley, raisins, and pine nuts. Serve warm or at room temperature.