Lemony Saffron Couscous

Ingredients

• 8 servings suya seasoning mix with tight fitting lid, skillet, large mixing bowl
• 1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)
• 1 pinch ground pepper (optional-- adds spice)
• 2.3 cups chicken broth (use "no chicken" broth to make it vegetarian/pareve)
• 2 cups couscous instant ( one 12 oz. box)
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin divided
• 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 0.3 cup juice of lemon fresh to taste
• 1 tsp lemon zest 
• 0.3 cup pinenuts 
• 0.3 tsp saffron threads 
• 8 servings salt 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• mixing bowl
• mortar and pestle

Directions

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3. Lemony Saffron Couscous
4. Ingredients1/4 tsp saffron threads2 1/4 cups chicken broth (use "no chicken" broth to make it vegetarian/pareve)1 tsp lemon zest1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided2 cups instant couscous (about one 12 oz. box)1/3 cup pine nuts1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
5. Small pinch of cayenne pepper (optional-- adds spice)Salt
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7. Spice mortar and pestle, large saucepan with tight fitting lid, skillet, large mixing bowl
8. Prep Time: 5 Minutes
9. Cook Time: 25 Minutes
10. Total Time: 30 Minutes
11. Servings: 8 side portions
12. Kosher Key: Meat or Pareve depending on broth used