Pearl (Israeli) Couscous with Veggies
- 1- 3/4 cup Dry Israeli (pearl) Couscous
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
- 2- 1/2 cups Vegetable Broth, Divided
- 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 cup Finely Chopped Yellow Onion
- 1 cup Finely Chopped Carrots
- 1 cup Shelled Edamame
- 1 cup Sweet Corn
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
- 1/2 teaspoons Ground Sea Salt
- 18 teaspoons Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute the couscous with half of the olive oil until couscous is lightly browned (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently.
- Add 2 1/4 cups of vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cover.
- Simmer for about 10-12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Set aside, covered.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining half of the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic, onion and carrots; cook until carrots are starting to get soft but still a little crunchy, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the remaining 1/4 cup of vegetable broth.
- Then add couscous, edamame, corn, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Stir until warm.
- Remove from heat; add lemon juice and stir.
- Serve.
- Makes a total of 6 cups.
couscous, olive oil, vegetable broth, garlic, yellow onion, carrots, shelled edamame, sweet corn, fresh parsley, ground sea salt, freshly ground pepper, lemon juice
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/pearl-israeli-couscous-with-veggies/ (may not work)