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Israeli Couscous
Looking to add a burst of Mediterranean flavor to your dining table? This delicious Israeli couscous is the answer! With its aromatic blend of olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, and fresh parsley, you won't be able to get enough. It's the perfect side dish for summer!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
202 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Israeli
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups Israeli couscous pearl couscous
- 3 ½ cups vegetable broth
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- lemon zest of one
Instructions
- Heat your olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add in your couscous and toast it in the oil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once your couscous is toasted, add in your vegetable broth, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper and, over high heat, bring the liquid to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer the couscous for 13-15 minutes.
- Uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork, all of the liquid should be absorbed, if there is some remaining liquid, continue to simmer for a few more minutes. Once the couscous is fully cooked and tender, remove from heat, add in your chopped parsley and lemon zest. Stir to mix and serve fresh.
- Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
100mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
378IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.