Thursday, July 4, 2013

Couscous on Steroids

Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh

That's what Israeli couscous looks like to me. Super cous! During the ongoing assault on the grain and bean inventory, this week's work will include a fava bean puree of dried beans atop sauteed broccoli rabe and a yellow split pea dish. Yesterday's offering was this yummy recipe from this month's Bon Appetit. I cooked the couscous in vegetable broth (good old Better Than Bouillon) and sauteed  chicken thighs to be cut up and toss with it. Mangia!


Bon Appétit  | July 2013
by Eric Ripert
Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh
yield
Makes 8 servings
Rinsing the cooked couscous stops the cooking and prevents it from sticking together as it cools.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 English hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, finely chopped
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Cook couscous according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
Whisk shallot, oil, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a large bowl. Add couscous, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and mint; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired, and toss to combine.
DO AHEAD: Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh can be made 1 day ahead (omit herbs). Cover and chill. Fold in herbs just before serving.


Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Israeli-Couscous-Tabbouleh-51175480#ixzz2Y5AaxwJ7

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