Saffron Couscous
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2¼ cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
¼ tsp. saffron threads, crushed
2 tbsps. olive oil
1½ cups uncooked couscous
½ tsp. hot pepper sauce
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped green onion tops
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Bring broth to a simmer in a small saucepan. Add saffron, stirring to dissolve. Cover and keep warm.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add couscous; cook 1 min, stirring constantly. Add broth mixture, hot sauce, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 mins. Fluff with a fork; stir in onions.
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