Walnut Crunch Couscous

From: Walnut Marketing Board

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Serves 6

Couscous is a type of small grain pasta that cooks very quickly and makes a great accompaniment to grilled meat or stew. Try this fragrant side dish with grilled chicken or lamb chops marinated in olive oil, garlic and lemon juice.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup chopped California walnuts
1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed
½ cup lightly packed chopped fresh mint
½ cup lightly packed chopped cilantro
½ teaspoon coarse salt
2 cups vegetable broth, chicken broth or water
1 cup dry couscous

Directions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and stir until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool. Toss with mint and cilantro.
In a medium saucepan, bring broth or water to a boil. Add couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in walnut-herb mixture.

Rosemary Mark for the Walnut Marketing Board