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
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4
Ingredients 7
- 1 cup Israeli couscous or pearl couscous
- 1 ½ cups water (or broth)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
Method 4
- 01
Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan.
- 02
Add the Israeli couscous, garlic powder and ½ 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.
- 03
Remove the couscous to a bowl, mix it with the olive oil, and allow to stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 04
Fluff with a fork to break up the pieces. Mix in the chopped parsley, lemon zest, and remaining ⅛ 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.
Provenance
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