Saffron Couscous Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 tbsp. butter, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
• About 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cups couscous
• 1/3 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
• Freshly ground black pepper