Israeli Couscous with Grilled Summer Vegetables

Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a larger version of traditional couscous. It was developed in Israel in the 1950s and has since become a popular ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Israeli Couscous with Grilled Summer Vegetables

Cooking Method: Boiling, Grilling Cuisine: Israeli Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Israeli couscous
• 2 medium Zucchini
• 2 medium Yellow squash
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the Israeli couscous according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
3. Cut the zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and red onion into thick slices.
4. In a bowl, toss the sliced vegetables with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
5. Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
6. Remove the grilled vegetables from the heat and let them cool slightly.
7. Chop the grilled vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
8. In a large bowl, combine the cooked Israeli couscous, chopped grilled vegetables, fresh parsley, and additional olive oil if desired.
9. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
10. Allow the flavors to meld for 5 minutes before serving.
11. Serve the Israeli couscous with grilled summer vegetables as a main dish or as a side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.