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Spiced Pear Couscous 🍐

This cozy fall side dish combines fluffy couscous with sweet caramelized pears and warming spices that'll make your kitchen smell amazing! It's fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a Tuesday night. Trust me, even picky eaters will be asking for seconds!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pearl couscous
  • 3 ripe pears cored and diced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat and add the couscous, stirring for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  4. While couscous cooks, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the diced pears, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, cooking for 5-6 minutes until pears are golden and caramelized.
  6. Drizzle honey over the pears and cook for another minute, stirring gently.
  7. Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and transfer to a large serving bowl.
  8. Fold in the caramelized pears, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and fresh parsley.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.