Saffron Couscous with Fresh Peas and Chives

• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups shelled fresh peas or frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
• Pinch of saffron threads
• 1 1/4 cups couscous
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

1. Bring chicken broth to simmer in medium saucepan.
2. Add peas and cook just until tender, about 2 minutes.
3. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to bowl.
4. Add 2 tablespoons butter and saffron threads to broth and bring to boil.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add couscous; stir to blend.
7. Cover tightly and let stand until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 5 minutes.
8. Fluff couscous with fork.
9. Gently mix in chives and peas.
10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. Transfer couscous to large bowl.

lowsalt chicken broth, fresh peas, butter, threads, couscous, fresh chives

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/saffron-couscous-with-fresh-peas-and-chives-103275 (may not work)