Couscous With Pistachios, Scallions And Currants

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup currants
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup couscous
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 pinches cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup sliced scallion
• 1/2 cup pistachios
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, cover currants with hot water. let sit and plump for 15 minutes. in a saucepan heat the chicken broth and butter to a boil. stir in the couscous. remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. meanwhile, make the dressing: whisk together the lemon juice, cinnamon and olive oil. when the couscous is done, transfer it to a bowl and break up the lumps with a fork. drain currants and add to the couscous. stir in the scallions, pistachios and parsley. toss the couscous with the dressing and serve.