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Israeli Couscous with Prosciutto, Asparagus & Mushrooms

So many savory flavors in this Israeli Couscous with prosciutto, mushrooms and asparagus. Serve it as a side dish or an entrée.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 523 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Israeli couscous (also sold as pearl couscous)
  • 6 ounces fresh asparagus  trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 8 ounces crimini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper or to taste
  • ½ cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • 3 ounces prosciutto roughly chopped
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Isreali (pearl) couscous and cook until al dente. During the last minute of cooking, add the asparagus. Drain the pasta and asparagus into a colander.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Add 3 additional tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and stir in minced garlic and crushed red chili flakes. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add dry white wine and cook at a rapid simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Add prosciutto and simmer until just heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add the couscous and asparagus and toss with the mushrooms and sauce. Add finely grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately and top with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the built-in recipe card calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion (¼ of recipe) Calories 523kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 374mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 523

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion (¼ of recipe)
Calories 523kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 374mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.