Saffron-Scented Couscous with Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 
• 12 ounces couscous 
• 0.8 cup green onions divided thinly sliced ( 5)
• 3 cups low-salt chicken broth 
• 0.5 cup pinenuts divided toasted
• 0.5 teaspoon saffron threads crushed
• 3 tablespoons butter unsalted divided

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Bring broth, 2 tablespoons butter, saffron,and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt to boil in heavylarge saucepan, stirring to melt butter.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Mix in couscous. Coverand let stand until all liquid is absorbedand couscous is tender, about 10 minutes.Fluff couscous with fork.
4. Mix in remaining1 tablespoon butter and half of greenonions and nuts. Season to taste with saltand pepper. Mound in bowl.
5. Sprinkle withremaining green onions and nuts.