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

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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