Veggies With Israeli Couscous Recipe - Cooking Index
I like using Israeli couscous for this dish, although pearl barley may be substituted. This couscous is quite starchy and should be rinsed after cooking.
Type: Vegetables3 tablespoons | 45ml | Extra-virgin olive oil |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Onion - cut 1/2" pieces (large) |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Zucchini - cut 1/2" pieces (medium) |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Minced garlic |
1/2 cup | 118ml | Vegetable broth (canned or bouillon) |
6 | Ripe plum tomatoes - seeded, and | |
Cut into 1/2" pieces | ||
Salt - to taste | ||
Freshly ground black pepper - to taste | ||
1 cup | 237ml | Cooked Israeli couscous - (see comments) |
1 cup | 40g / 1.4oz | Coarsely-torn fresh basil leaves |
1/4 cup | 36g / 1.3oz | Chopped parsley |
Place the oil in a large saucepan. Wilt the onion, zucchini and garlic for 8 to 10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring until tender. Add broth; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute more, stirring.
Add the couscous, basil and parsley. Stir well, adjust the seasonings and heat through. Serve immediately.
This recipe yields 6 servings.
Per serving: 174 calories, 24g carbohydrates, 5g protein, 8g fat, no cholesterol.
Source:
Simply Delicious by Sheila Lukins from Parade magazine - Pub date: - 07-23-2000
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