Israeli (Pearl) Couscous

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

This is vegan recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Israeli (Pearl) Couscous

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Israeli, Middle Eastern Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Israeli (Pearl) Couscous
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add Israeli couscous, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until couscous is tender.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add red bell pepper, red onion, and garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
3. Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, sautéed vegetables, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
5. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 2g

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.