Israeli Couscous (Pearl Couscous)
Israeli couscous (aka pearl couscous) is a fast and easy side dish! Toss this tiny pasta with lemon and olive oil to serve, or mix with vegetables to make a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Israeli couscous or pearl couscous
- 1 1/2 cups water (or broth)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Add the Israeli couscous, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt and reduce to a simmer. Cover with lid and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until the couscous is tender and the water is absorbed.
- Remove the couscous to a bowl, mix it with the olive oil, and allow to stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork to break up the pieces. Mix in the chopped parsley, lemon zest, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt. Serve immediately. Leftovers store up to 1 week; refresh the flavors with an additional pinch of salt and/or drizzle of olive oil.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/israeli-couscous-pearl/
