Herbed Couscous Pilaf
I adapted this easy herbed couscous pilaf recipe from the October 2010 issue of Cooking Light, which was healthy, flavorful, and delicious.  This is a quick and simple side dish recipe–perfect for a busy weeknight.  I served this herbed couscous pilaf with chicken and roasted veggies for a delicious and healthy meal.
Herbed Couscous Pilaf
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp garlic olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- ½ cup of whole wheat couscous
- ½ cup + 1 tbsp chicken broth or (vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
How to Make Herbed Couscous Pilaf
Heat the garlic olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Â Add the minced shallot and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
Add the couscous and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
Add the fresh parsley and chives, then fluff with a fork. Â Taste and add more seasonings if needed. Â Serve immediately. Â Enjoy.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tsp garlic olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- ½ cup of whole wheat couscous
- ½ cup + 1 tbsp chicken broth
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- Heat the garlic olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the couscous and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
- Add the broth, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste; bring to a boil.
- Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add the fresh parsley and chives, then fluff with a fork. Taste and add more seasonings if needed. Serve immediately. Enjoy.
Wow looks really great …will try it for a dinner with some friends… sure they will like it !!!
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Loving the quick and healthiness of this meal! Btw, your utensil is absolutely adorable.
Couscous is so quick and delicious, and I don’t know why I don’t make it more often! This looks so good, Pam. I love that you used whole wheat couscous. I need to make a trip to TJ’s to purchase some to make this recipe!
I love how fast couscous comes together! Perfect side dish, or I have tossed in leftover bits of chicken for a main dish. A light lemon and olive oil dressing, and it is the perfect summertime meal!
You just reminded me that I need to pick up couscous this weekend!! Thank you 🙂 This dish sounds lovely.. simple and delicious!
p.s… I made your Italian Goulash.. it was DA BOMB! I have it posted today on my blog 🙂
This sounds great. I’m looking forward to cooking again after Norm gets home next week.
Me encanta el couscous un plato perfecto y delicioso,abrazos hugs,hugs.
That looks delicious, and you’ve reminded me that we haven’t had couscous in a while. We all love it too!
It is a lovely recipe. I always try to keep couscous in the pantry. It cooks so quickly that it should be subtitled the workingwoman’s friend. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Love couscous and this pilaf is so full of flavors ! Such a healthy meal,perfect for my dinner
This looks so simple yet so delightful! Very nice dish for war weather.
Looks like a great side dish!
Look delicious I love cous cous! Pam
I love a good couscous pilaf…so easy to throw together and quick to cook! This sounds great!
Looks so good! We love couscous, yours looks delicious. I love a simple delicious recipe.
This sounds healthy and delicious. A great side dish!
Quick, healthy and tasty!
Great and this would go with so many main courses. Looks great Pam!
Can I substitute Quinoa? I bought quinoa at B.J.’s and I need to figure what dishes it can be added to?
I always replace couscous with quinoa!!!
Cup for cup Quinoa takes Longer to cook (15-20 mins) so just allow for that.
Also remember to rinse your quinoa thoroughly or else there will be a bitter taste!
I adjusted the measurements slightly to change from couscous to millet due to wheat allergy and it turned out delicious! A good base you could any lots of other flavors to, or delicious as is!
Alisha,
I’m so glad you could adapt it and enjoy it. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
-Pam