Saffron Couscous

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped green onion top

Recipe

• 1 bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan. add saffron, stirring to dissolve. cover and keep warm.
• 2 heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. add couscous; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. add broth mixture, hot sauce, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. fluff with a fork; stir in onions.