Curried Israeli CousCous

Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a type of pasta made from semolina flour. It was developed in Israel in the 1950s as a rice substitute.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Curried Israeli CousCous

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sauteeing Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Israeli couscous
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Curry powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Turmeric powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cumin powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Coriander powder
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• ¹⁄₂ cup Frozen peas
• ¹⁄₄ cup Raisins
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cashews
• for garnish chopped Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil. Add Israeli couscous and cook according to package instructions.
2. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
3. Add curry powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder to the pan with onions and garlic. Stir well to combine.
4. Add carrot, red bell pepper, frozen peas, raisins, and cashews to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
5. Once the couscous is cooked, drain any excess liquid and add it to the pan with the vegetables. Stir well to combine.
6. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
7. Serve the curried Israeli couscous hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 3g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.