COUSCOUS WITH DATES AND PISTACHIOS

By LaLaCooks

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups couscous
• 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachios , toasted
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When foaming subsides, add couscous, ginger, cardamom, and dates and cook, stirring frequently, until grains are just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add water, broth, and salt; stir briefly to combine, cover, and remove pan from heat. Let stand until grains are tender, about 7 minutes. Uncover and fluff grains with fork. Stir in pistachios, cilantro, and lemon juice, season with pepper to taste, and serve.