Best Israeli Couscous Lasagna Recipes
PERFECT ISRAELI COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil . Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 4 minutes or until fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Add the vegetable broth, bring the mixture to a boil, and then turn down the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender. Set aside.
- While the couscous simmers, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, mushrooms, and white wine and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
- Add the dried thyme, fresh parsley , and salt, stirring to combine. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes more, or until most of the moisture from the mushrooms has evaporated.
- Add the cooked Israeli couscous to the mushroom mixture, tossing well to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 284 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 4-6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
ISRAELI COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Bring a small pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the Israeli couscous and cook until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Strain from the water and reserve.
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and bring to high heat. After a few minutes, add the almonds to toast them in the oil. When the garlic is golden and very aromatic, remove it from the pan and discard it. Add the cooked couscous and chicken stock. Season with salt and cook until the stock has reduced by half. Add the pomegranate seeds, apricots, and scallions. Stir to combine and taste to make sure it is delicious.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
HOW TO COOK PEARL COUSCOUS (ISRAELI COUSCOUS)
Tender, chewy, and slightly nutty, pearl couscous (Israeli couscous) is an irresistible side dish that comes together in just a few minutes, with very little effort. Simply toast it in some good extra virgin olive oil and boil it in water or broth on the stove until tender. It's as easy as that! You can enjoy pearled couscous at room temperature in a salad, or hot, tossed with some pesto or other sauces of your choice.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toast the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat about 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until just shimmering. Add the pearl couscous and toss around to toast (the couscous pearls should turn a nice golden brown).
- Boil the couscous: Boil 1 ½ cups of water and add it to the toasted pearl couscous. Season with kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 14 minutes or until the pearl couscous is tender. Remove from the heat.
- Season and enjoy! Taste and adjust salt to your liking. To finish, add the parsley and lemon zest (optional), toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.04 g, Sodium 7.2 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 0.02 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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