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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Cook the Israeli couscous according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sweet onion and sauté until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to the skillet. Stir well to coat the onions in the spices.
- Add the cooked Israeli couscous to the skillet and mix well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.