Instant Pot Couscous

Fresh and delicious, with a hint of tangy zestiness, you’ll love this Instant Pot Couscous. It’s an easy but healthy side dish that pairs with pretty much everything!

📝 Ingredients

• 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)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Turn on the sauté function on the Instant Pot and add the olive oil.
2. 2Add the couscous and shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes (stirring occasionally), until the shallot is softened.
3. 3Stir in the cinnamon, lemon zest, salt and broth.
4. 4Turn the sauté function off and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 5 minutes on high.
5. 5Use the quick release to release the pressure.
6. 6Stir 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. 8Heat 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.