ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH MINT AND LEMON

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Israeli Couscous With Mint and Lemon image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for pasta water
1 1/2 cups israeli couscous or pearl couscous
5+ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
5 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
1/3 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons lemon zest, very thinly sliced ( 2-3 strips)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 dash fresh ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring pot of salted water to a boil Add couscous, and cook until al dente, Drain, and drizzle with just enough oil to coat. Spread on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Combine couscous and remaining ingredients. Let stand at room temperature for least 30 minutes before serving.

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