Best Instant Pot Piccata Israeli Couscous Recipes

INSTANT POT® HERBED ISRAELI COUSCOUS

Instant Pot® Herbed Israeli Couscous image

This couscous is a lovely side dish, or can be the base to a main meal. It's also fast to make using the Instant Pot®.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salted butter
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
8 ounces pearl (Israeli) couscous
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®), divided
1 teaspoon Tuscan herb olive oil
1 tablespoon basil leaves, cut in thin strips
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot. Add chicken broth and couscous. Stir. Cancel Saute mode.
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff couscous with a fork.
Pour olive oil over the couscous. Sprinkle the Greek seasoning over the top. Mix to combine. Add basil, parsley, and rosemary; toss to disperse throughout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 508.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

INSTANT POT® GROUND BEEF AND ISRAELI COUSCOUS

Instant Pot® Ground Beef and Israeli Couscous image

This a really quick, filling dish that's great for weeknight meals and is ready in about 40 minutes. Use Israeli couscous (also called pearl couscous or giant couscous); instant couscous won't work with this recipe. Serve with a garden salad, if desired.

Provided by Bren

Categories Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape Recipes Couscous Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup finely diced onion
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 ¼ cups chicken broth, divided
1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce (such as Bragg®)
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function to heat the pot. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Deglaze pot with 1/4 cup chicken broth and allow to cook off, about 3 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 cup chicken broth, red pepper, pearl couscous, parsley, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes; stir until well combined.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix in spinach. Stir, place the lid loosely on the pot, and leave for 5 minutes to allow couscous to absorb the remainder of the liquid. Taste and season with additional salt if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 79.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 801.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g