Pearl Couscous 300g
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Recipe for Israeli Couscous
🍋 Lemon-Herb Israeli Couscous Salad
📜 Signature Recipe
Ingredients (4 servings):
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2 cups Israeli couscous (toasted for nuttiness)
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3 cups vegetable broth
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1 lemon (zested + juiced)
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
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1 cucumber (diced)
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1/2 cup feta (crumbled)
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1/4 cup fresh mint + parsley
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1 tsp sumac (optional)
Key Steps:
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Toast couscous in 1 tbsp oil until golden (3 mins)
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Simmer in broth 8-10 mins → fluff with fork
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Toss with veggies, herbs, lemon dressing
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Chill 30 mins (flavors intensify)
Pro Tip:
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For extra crunch, add toasted pine nuts
🌍 Why Israeli Couscous Wins:
Feature | Israeli Couscous | Regular Couscous |
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Size | Pea-sized pearls | Tiny granules |
Texture | Chewy, pasta-like | Fluffy, grain-like |
Best For | Salads, pilafs | Stews, tagines |
Serving Rituals:
🍗 Pair with grilled chicken or shrimp
🥙 Stuff into roasted bell peppers
🥇 Other Top Israeli Couscous Recipes:
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Creamy Mushroom Pearl Couscous (risotto-style)
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Mediterranean One-Pot (with chickpeas + artichokes)
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Harissa-Spiced Couscous (North African flair)
Storage Hack:
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Freeze cooked couscous in broth (reheats perfectly)
Fun Fact: Israeli couscous was invented in the 195
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