Cuscuz marroquino na Instant Pot

Ingredientes

• 2 cups Israeli couscous (pearl couscous)
• 1 shallot (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock (unsalted or low sodium)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons salt (reduce if using a salted chicken stock)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (juice from 1 lemon)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Turn on the sauté function on the Instant Pot and add the olive oil.

2. 2

   Add the couscous and shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes (stirring occasionally), until the shallot is softened.

3. 3

   Stir in the cinnamon, lemon zest, salt and broth.

4. 4

   Turn the sauté function off and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 5 minutes on high.

5. 5

   Use the quick release to release the pressure.

6. 6

   Stir in the pine nuts, raisins, lemon juice and parsley and serve with extra lemons on the side.

7. 7

   --- How to Toast Pine Nuts ---

8. 8

   Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the pine nuts. Toast for 2-4 minutes, until a light golden brown. Be sure to toss them regularly to prevent burning.