Best 7 Israeli Couscous With Parmesan Recipes

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Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a North African pasta made from toasted semolina flour. It has a slightly nutty flavor and a chewy texture. When cooked, it can be served hot or cold, as a side dish or as a main course. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for Israeli couscous with Parmesan cheese, a classic combination that is both simple to prepare and delicious to eat. Parmesan adds a salty, nutty flavor to the dish, and it can be grated or shaved over the couscous before serving.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PARMESAN



Israeli Couscous with Parmesan image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toast 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous in olive oil in a saucepan, stirring, 3 minutes. Add 3 cups water and bring to a boil; cook until al dente, 7 minutes, then drain. Whisk 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest and 1/4 cup olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss with the couscous, chopped pistachios, shaved Parmesan and torn mint.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS



Israeli Couscous image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
2 cups Israeli couscous
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup pomegranate seeds
1/2 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 scallions, white and green parts, cut thin on the bias

Steps:

  • Bring a small pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the Israeli couscous and cook until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Strain from the water and reserve.
  • Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and bring to high heat. After a few minutes, add the almonds to toast them in the oil. When the garlic is golden and very aromatic, remove it from the pan and discard it. Add the cooked couscous and chicken stock. Season with salt and cook until the stock has reduced by half. Add the pomegranate seeds, apricots, and scallions. Stir to combine and taste to make sure it is delicious.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND SUGAR SNAPS



Israeli Couscous with Asparagus, Peas, and Sugar Snaps image

Provided by Jeanne Kelley

Categories     Side     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Parmesan     Asparagus     Pea     Summer     Chill     Healthy     Potluck     Couscous     Sugar Snap Pea     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 large garlic cloves, minced, divided
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
1 1/3 cups Israeli couscous (6 to 7 ounces)
1 3/4 cups (or more) vegetable broth
14 ounces slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 cup shelled fresh green peas or frozen, thawed
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, and lemon peel in small bowl; set dressing aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous, sprinkle with salt, and sauté until most of couscous is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add 1 3/4 cups broth, increase heat, and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls if too dry.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add asparagus, sugar snap peas, green peas, and remaining garlic clove. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; sauté until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer vegetables to large bowl.
  • Add couscous to bowl with vegetables. Drizzle dressing over. Add chives and cheese; toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Test-kitchen tip:
  • To trim asparagus, hold onto the top of the stalk with one hand and bend the bottom of the stalk with your other hand. The stalk will snap, separating the woody end from the tender top.

PARMESAN COUSCOUS



Parmesan Couscous image

This tasty side dish is whipped up in just 10 minutes on the stovetop. It has a hit of garlic and pretty color from green onion and pimientos.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS AND CHEESE



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Since Israeli couscous is nothing more than tiny balls of lightly toasted pasta dough, it works well in this macaroni-n-cheese style dish.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons butter
1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup diced pimientos
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
3 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir couscous in the melted butter until slightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until most of the stock is absorbed and the couscous have plumped, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir heavy cream and pimientos into couscous; add cayenne pepper and cook until couscous is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
  • Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; add chives and stir to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 783.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

ISRAELI MOROCCAN COUSCOUS



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The vegetables can be cubed, but will take longer to cook.

Provided by Cigall Daboosh Goldman

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cups vegetable broth
2 carrots, peeled and julienned
2 turnips, peeled and julienned
1 sweet potato, julienned
1 zucchini, julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch saffron
1 pinch curry powder
2 cups uncooked couscous

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; saute onion until golden. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Stir in carrots, turnips and sweet potato. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add zucchini and red bell pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in garbanzo beans, tomato sauce, cinnamon, turmeric, saffron and curry powder. Simmer until heated through.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 to 7 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve with vegetables on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 634.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH GREEN BEANS, FETA, AND PISTACHIOS



Israeli Couscous with Green Beans, Feta, and Pistachios image

This vegetarian salad is satisfying enough for dinner, thanks to Israeli couscous and crumbled feta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 cups Israeli (pearl) couscous
1/2 pound green beans (stem ends removed), halved crosswise
1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
1 cup crumbled feta (4 ounces)
1/2 cup pistachios, toasted
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook couscous for 4 minutes. Add green beans, and cook until couscous is al dente and beans are crisptender, about 2 minutes more. Drain, and run under cold water until cool.
  • Transfer green beans and couscous to a large bowl. Add cucumber, feta, pistachios, raisins, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked Israeli couscous.
  • If you don't have Parmesan cheese, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as Asiago or Romano.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon.
  • To make this dish ahead of time, cook the Israeli couscous and bacon according to the package directions. Then, let them cool completely and store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • When you're ready to serve, reheat the Israeli couscous and bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Then, add the remaining ingredients and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Israeli couscous with Parmesan is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients that are readily available, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it plain or loaded with vegetables and cheese, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are some additional tips for making Israeli couscous with Parmesan:

  • If you want a more flavorful dish, use a flavorful broth, such as chicken broth or vegetable broth, to cook the Israeli couscous.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil, or thyme, to the dish for a pop of freshness.
  • Serve Israeli couscous with Parmesan as a side dish to grilled chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables.

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