Couscous with Broccoli, Garlic and Pine Nuts

By littlefish

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, or chopped walnuts
• 1-1/2 lb broccoli florets
• 1-1/4 cups couscous
• 2 cups vegetable broth, or water
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed

Preparation

Step 1

Place broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover pan and steam 5 minutes or until bright green and tender. Remove broccoli from pan and set aside. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté pine nuts 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned. Add garlic and sauté another minute. Add stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in couscous, cover pan and remove from heat. Let stand about 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, add broccoli and season with salt and pepper to taste.