Couscous with Chives & Saffron

Couscous with Chives and Saffron may look like rice, but is actually made from coarsely ground semolina pasta. This couscous is a quick cooking pasta seasoned with chives and saffron, making it a delicious side dish or a savory addition to your favorite casserole recipes.

Couscous with Chives & Saffron

1-1/2 cups CousCous mix (dry),
2 cups water

Stove top: Bring water to a boil in a heavy
saucepan. Add CousCous mix, stir, cover and
remove from heat. Let set for 8-10 minutes,
covered. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Microwave: In a large microwaveable bowl,
bring water to a boil (2-3 minutes). Add
CousCous mix and cover, let stand for 8-10
minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Serving suggestions: Any cooked diced meats
or fish can be added, as well as raw or stir
fried vegetables. A CousCous salad can be
made with the leftover cooked CousCous, lemon
juice, olive oil and your favorite vegetables
(cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, sliced black olives).