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Veggies With Israeli Couscous

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: Vegetables
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

3 tablespoons 45mlExtra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon 15mlOnion - cut 1/2" pieces (large)
2 tablespoons 30mlZucchini - cut 1/2" pieces (medium)
2 tablespoons 30mlMinced garlic
1/2 cup 118mlVegetable 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 237mlCooked Israeli couscous - (see comments)
1 cup 40g / 1.4ozCoarsely-torn fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozChopped parsley

Recipe Instructions

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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