Best Israeli Couscous Risotto With Shiitakes Recipes

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COUSCOUS RISOTTO WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND PECORINO CHEESE



Couscous Risotto with Wild Mushrooms and Pecorino Cheese image

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup chopped shallots or green onions
1 tablespoon slivered garlic
2 cups sliced Shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups large Israeli type couscous
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups rich chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup seeded diced firm ripe tomato
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
Grilled or roasted fresh wild mushrooms such as Morel or Oyster and grilled scallions if desired.

Steps:

  • Saute the shallots, garlic and Shiitakes in olive oil until lightly colored. Add the couscous and saute for a minute or two longer. Add the wine and 1 cup of the stock and stir occasionally until liquid is absorbed. Add remaining stock and continue to cook and stir occasionally until stock is nearly absorbed (about 10 minutes). Stir in lemon zest, tomatoes, chives and cheese and serve immediately in warm bowls topped with grilled mushrooms and scallions if using.;

ISRAELI COUSCOUS RISOTTO WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND SAUSAGE



Israeli Couscous Risotto with Caramelized Onions and Sausage image

Israeli couscous is a larger couscous that tastes delicious when cooked risotto-style. Try this sweet/salty/spicy take on a risotto with a new grain.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced (1 cup)
1 teaspoon sugar
3 links (4 oz each) lean sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 1/2 cups uncooked Israeli couscous
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 cups Progresso™ unsalted chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon peel
2 cups baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat 4-quart Dutch oven or heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and onion. Stir in sugar. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to caramelize. Add sausage. Cook, breaking up sausage with spoon, until browned.
  • Add couscous and stir, cooking 1 minute. Add wine; cook until wine has been absorbed by couscous. Add 1 cup of the broth; cook until broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup broth, cooking until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add water, cooking until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in red pepper flakes, lemon peel, spinach leaves and Parmesan cheese, stirring until spinach wilts. Sprinkle with additional shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ISRAELI COUSCOUS RISOTTO WITH SHIITAKES



Israeli Couscous Risotto With Shiitakes image

Make and share this Israeli Couscous Risotto With Shiitakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 poblano chile, diced (about 1/4 cup)
2 shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup)
1 carrot, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 (8 7/8 ounce) box israeli couscous
1/2 peas
3 tablespoons chives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring broth and 4 cups water to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat to low.
  • Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and poblano, and sauté 5 minutes, or until mushrooms have released their juices. Transfer to plate, and set aside.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbs. oil in same pan over medium heat. Add shallots, and sauté 2 minutes, or until soft.
  • Add carrot, and sauté 3 minutes more. Add couscous, and cook 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, stirring constantly.
  • Stir 1/4 cup broth mixture into couscous mixture. Reduce heat to medium low. Add 1/4 cup more liquid, and cook until liquid has been absorbed.
  • Continue adding liquid, cooking and stirring 12 minutes, or until couscous is tender and all liquid has been used.
  • Add peas and reserved mushroom mixture, and cook 2 minutes more, or until peas are heated through.
  • Stir in 3 Tbs. chives and tarragon, and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with remaining chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.3, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 24.3, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 10.2

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