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Herbed Couscous Pilaf
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Herbed Couscous Pilaf

Course Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Pam / For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan

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.