A delightful couscous dish with green beans and toasted pine nuts, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Toast the pine nuts in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Keep stirring the pine nuts to ensure even toasting and prevent burning.
Blanch the green beans in boiling water until crisp-tender, then drain and rinse under cold water. Slice them into bite-sized pieces.
Adding a pinch of salt to the boiling water enhances the beans' natural flavor.
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the butter until melted, then add the couscous. Cover and remove from heat, letting it sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of your favorite spices to the broth before adding the couscous.
Combine the couscous, green beans, and pine nuts in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently to mix.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve the couscous mixture warm, garnished with additional pine nuts or a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Fresh parsley or cilantro makes a great garnish for added color and flavor.
