Saffron-Scented Couscous with Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• divided
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 2 cups couscous (about 12 ounces)
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (about 5)
• divided
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• toasted
• divided

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring broth, 2 tablespoons butter, saffron, and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring to melt butter.

2. 2

   Remove from heat.

3. 3

   Mix in couscous.

4. 4

   Cover and let stand until all liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Fluff couscous with fork.

6. 6

   Mix in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and half of green onions and nuts.

7. 7

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Mound in bowl.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with remaining green onions and nuts.