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.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, sautéed vegetables, fresh parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 2g
- 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.