Name: Lemony Saffron Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 tsp saffron threads; 2 1/4 cups chicken broth (use "no chicken" broth to make it vegetarian/pareve); 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 cups instant couscous ((about one 12 oz. box)); 1/3 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro; 15 oz chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed ((1 can)); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, or more to taste; Pinch cayenne pepper ((optional-- adds spice)); Salt