Herbed Couscous Pilaf

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OCTOBER 2010

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add shallots; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in couscous; sauté 1 minute. Add broth and salt; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in parsley and thyme.