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Makes
2 cups
Author Notes
This side dish is super easy to make yet seems sophisticated. I created this recipe in an attempt to duplicate a delicious couscous Whole Foods had in their prepared foods section. I used this Food Network recipe to adapt from and made it healthier and vegetarian (also vegan!) by using whole wheat couscous, vegetable broth, and Earth Balance vegan butter. —thesinglebite
Ingredients
2 teaspoons
vegan butter (like Earth Balance)
1
small shallot
1 cup
low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup
couscous (preferably whole wheat)
1/4 cup
pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup
currants
1/4 teaspoon
salt
Directions
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Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add chopped shallot and simmer for about 2-3 minutes, stirring a few times.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to boil.
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Once boiling remove from heat and add couscous. Give it a quick stir and cover. Let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
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While it’s sitting toast pine nuts. Put the pine nuts in a small pan and cook over low-medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, until the nuts are fragrant. Shake the pan around a few times too.
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Lastly, add the pine nuts and currants to the couscous and stir to combine everything.
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