Israeli Couscous with Spiced Sweet Onions

Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a type of pasta made from semolina flour. It was created in Israel in the 1950s as a rice substitute.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Israeli Couscous with Spiced Sweet Onions

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Israeli, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish 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: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Israeli couscous
• 1 large Sweet onion
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Cook the Israeli couscous according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sweet onion and sauté until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to the skillet. Stir well to coat the onions in the spices.
4. Add the cooked Israeli couscous to the skillet and mix well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
5. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
6. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 8g

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.