PtitimToasted Israeli Couscous Pilaf

Name: Ptitim (Toasted Israeli Couscous Pilaf)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Israel
Ingredients: 300 g Israeli Couscous; 120 g Onion (finely chopped); 10 g Garlic (crushed); 30 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 600 ml Vegetable Stock; 6 g Salt; 2 g Black Pepper; 10 g Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)

Pearl couscous toasted in olive oil, then simmered until plump and tender with onion, garlic, and stock. It is a simple, versatile side with a pleasantly nutty flavor.

Prep

10m

Cook

20m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

383kcal

Calories

12g

Protein

Fat

66g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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300g
Israeli Couscous
120g
Onion (finely chopped)
10g
Garlic (crushed)
30ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
600ml
Vegetable Stock
6g
Salt
2g
Black Pepper
10g
Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)

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Method

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5 steps

01
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the Israeli couscous, and cook until lightly toasted and nutty-smelling.
02
Add the onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook briefly.
03
Pour in the vegetable stock and season with the salt and black pepper.
04
Cover and simmer until the Israeli couscous is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
05
Rest the pilaf briefly, then fluff it with a fork and stir through the fresh parsley.

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