Israeli Couscous and Broccoli Bowl
- 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. tomato paste
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup blanched almonds
- 1/2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat Israeli couscous
- 1 lb. broccoli, chopped into 1-inch florets
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- To make Sauce: Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add tomato paste, and saute 30 seconds.
- Add onion and salt, and saute 10 minutes.
- Add red peppers, garlic, and paprika; cook 5 minutes.
- Transfer to food processor, and puree with parsley, almonds, and vinegar.
- To make Couscous and Broccoli: cook couscous according to package directions.
- Steam broccoli 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Toss with oil and lemon juice in bowl.
- Divide couscous among bowls.
- Top with broccoli, then 3 Tbs.
- Sauce.
olive oil, tomato paste, onion, salt, red peppers, clove garlic, paprika, parsley, blanched almonds, balsamic vinegar, wholewheat israeli couscous, broccoli, olive oil, lemon juice
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/israeli-couscous-and-broccoli-bowl/ (may not work)