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Israeli Couscous Recipe (Pearl Couscous)
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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the pearl couscous and toast, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and kosher salt to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the couscous is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and fluff the couscous with a fork. Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
230kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
679mg
(28%)
Potassium
110mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
318IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 679mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 318IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.