Pearl (israeli) Couscous With Garam Masala And Pine Nuts

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, peeled and minced
• 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely shredded
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup israeli couscous

Recipe

• 1 heat a medium skillet over med-high heat and add pine nuts. swirl in pan until they begin to brown. be careful not to burn.
• 2 set aside to cool.
• 3 in a heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and saute shallot and carrot for 1 minute. stir in lemon juice and garam masala.
• 4 add broth to pan and bring to a boil. stir in couscous. reduce heat and cover pan. simmer 8-10 minutes.
• 5 remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. fluff with fork.
• 6 put in serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.