Israeli Couscous with Spinach and Pine Nuts

Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: casualfoodist.com
Category: Grains

Ingredients
1⁄4 cup Pine Nuts
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Shallot
2 cloves Garlic (chopped)
1 cup Israeli Couscous
1 1⁄4 cup Chicken Broth
  dash Salt
  dash Ground Black Pepper
2 cups Spinach

Directions
  1. In a medium saucepan toast the pine nuts over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from saucepan and set aside.
  2. Add olive oil and shallots and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add the Israeli couscous and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken broth, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until most of the liquid has absorbed.
  4. Add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes or until spinach has cooked down, stir to combine. Top with pine nuts and serve as desired.