Saffron Couscous

By MKMILLION

Ingredients

• 3 cups couscous, about 1 1/2 pounds
• 3 cups chicken broth, low sodium
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Position rack in center of oven and heat to 350 degrees. Put couscous in 9x13 baking dish and set aside
2. In small sauce pan heat chicken broth, butter, saffron, and 1 tsp of salt over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the broth is hot. Pour the mixture over the couscous and mix welll.
3. Cover baking dish with foil and bake until the liquid has been absorbed, by the couscous, 10 to 12 minutes. Let sit at room temperature covered for 5 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil and fluff with fingers or fork.
4. Transfer to serving disha nd if not serving immediately. cover loosely and keep warm for 30 minutes.