Ingredients

  • 2 cups couscous
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped preserved lemon, recipe above
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Method

  • In shallow pan, add the couscous.
  • Bring water to a simmer and pour over the couscous.
  • Cover and let sit until all of the liquid as evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small sauti pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the onions.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Sauti for 1 minute.
  • Stir the onions, pine nuts, preserved lemons and parsley into the couscous and serve.