ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PECANS
This was adapted from a recipe on a box of Israeli Couscous. Israeli couscous looks like little pearls. Simply delicious!
Provided by Red Dog
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium low heat.
- Add pecans and stir until golden brown. Transfer to small bowl.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add onions and saute until couscous browns slightly.
- Add broth and salt and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley, pecans and lemon zest.
- Season with black pepper to taste.
COUSCOUS PUDDING WITH CARAMELIZED PECANS
We really love rice pudding, but were out of rice so I decided to substitute couscous and it came out great.
Provided by TK from Long Beach
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Couscous Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in couscous and salt. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Stir milk and 1/4 cup sugar into the couscous; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs. Return to stovetop and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until pudding is creamy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Let pudding cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Spoon into a bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until set, at least 1 hour.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pecans and 1/2 cup white sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until pecans are coated and caramel thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve pecans and caramel sauce on top or alongside the pudding.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.5 calories, Carbohydrate 62.6 g, Cholesterol 118.3 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 296.5 mg, Sugar 44.4 g
HERBED ISRAELI COUSCOUS
From the Culinary Institute of America. I LOVE the bigger, thicker texture of israeli couscous. Sometimes it's hard to find in local stores, this would be good with regular couscous too.
Provided by Lakerdog2
Categories Grains
Time 20m
Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous and saute, stirring constantly, until well coated and aromatic, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the herbs and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 670, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 8.2
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