Instant Pot Israeli Couscous

Name: Instant Pot Israeli Couscous
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 cup dry Israeli couscous; 1 ½ cup chicken broth

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Additional Time
8 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings
4
Calories
431 kcal
Course
Side Dish

Instant Pot Israeli Couscous

Dominic Levy

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This Instant Pot Israeli Couscous Recipe is a spectacular way to add some delicious and easy flavor to your meal. The Couscous absorbs the chicken broth flavor and becomes a delightful and low-hassle side dish!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tbsp butter
1 cup dry Israeli couscous
1 ½ cup chicken broth or beef broth

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Instructions

Begin by turning your Instant Pot to the Saute function. Add two tbsp butter and allow it to melt. Then, pour 1 cup couscous into the pot. Stir the couscous around in the butter for 1-2 minutes to allow the cous cous to toast. Don’t let it burn!
Turn saute off, and add 1 ½ cups chicken broth into the pot. Seal the lid and turn the pot to MANUAL on high. Set the timer for 7 minutes.
When the cook cycle is complete, allow for a 2 minute natural pressure release. Then perform a quick release.
Once you open the lid of the pot, there may still be some liquid with the cous cous. This is okay! Turn the pot to the KEEP WARM function, and stir the cous cous occasionally until the rest of the liquid is evaporated. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only.
Butter: Unsalted. If you don't want to use butter, you can also substitute extra virgin olive oil. It is faster if the butter is already room temperature.
Couscous: Use dry Israeli Couscous
Broth: Use chicken broth or beef broth.
Chicken broth will be a more subtle flavor, whereas beef broth will produce a more umami effect. If you don't want to use these options, you can also use hot water or vegetable stock.
Once you open the lid of the pot, there may still be some liquid with the couscous. This is okay! Turn the pot to the KEEP WARM function, and stir the couscous occasionally until the rest of the liquid has evaporated.
Feel free to add other flavorings like lemon juice or lemon zest for some extra fresh flavor. Brown the butter before adding the couscous for a delicious nutty flavor.
Try eating the couscous directly after being cooked. The longer it sits at room temperature, the more likely it is to begins sticking to itself.
For a vegetarian alternative, you can use vegetable broth or water.
This recipe cooks the couscous fully. If you prefer an al dente cook, you may want to reduce the cook time slightly.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 754mg (31%) Potassium 286mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 353IU (7%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	431kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	67g	22%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	30mg	10%
Sodium	754mg	31%
Potassium	286mg	6%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	353IU	7%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	34mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%