ISRAELI COUSCOUS, PEAS, PRESERVED LEMONS, MINT & GOAT'S CHEESE

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Israeli Couscous, Peas, Preserved Lemons, Mint & Goat's Cheese image

Provided by Itamar Srulovich

Categories     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Mint     Pea     Healthy     Couscous     Parsley     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2 as a main or 4 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small leek, sliced and washed
4 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced
2 heaped tsp salt
1 preserved lemon, diced
1 cup Israeli couscous (also called giant couscous or ptitim)
3 cups boiling water
1 cup shelled fresh peas
4 sprigs of mint, picked and chopped
4 sprigs of parsley, picked and chopped
4 oz goats' cheese of your choice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan or non-stick wok. Fry the leeks and garlic on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes to soften, then add the salt and preserved lemon, and stir to combine. Tip in the Israeli couscous and continue frying for another 2 minutes or until the little couscous balls start to go golden.
  • Add half the boiling water and the peas. Boil until most of the water has soaked in, then add the rest of the water and cook on a high heat until it has also been sucked up by the couscous.
  • Remove from the heat, add the mint and parsley and stir well. Finally crumble the goats' cheese all over and serve.

Jrifnxm Iyrcib
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This recipe is a disaster. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Belinda Rutsito
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out nothing like the picture. I would not recommend this recipe.


Saibah Ahmed
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This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients. I would not recommend it.


Vijay Kumar Mahra Vijay Kumar Mahra 7777
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I found this recipe to be very bland and uninspired. I would not recommend it.


Saadi Alone
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The instructions were not clear, and I ended up with a mushy mess. I would not recommend this recipe.


Saeedkakar 7673
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This recipe was too time-consuming for a weeknight meal. I would recommend it for a weekend brunch instead.


xamu zee
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The preserved lemons were too overpowering for my taste. I would recommend using less of them.


Jermaine Wells
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This recipe is a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more spices or herbs.


J NOTRAP
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Star Santistevan
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so versatile and can be made with whatever vegetables you have on hand.


Roshan Thapa
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.


Hailey Carter
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.


Brandon Brown
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I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese, so I used feta instead. It was still very good.


Stacy Motapanyane
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and zucchini, and it was delicious.


James Barker
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I made this recipe exactly as written, and it turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper.


Miracle Igho
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I was skeptical about the preserved lemons, but they really made the dish. I'll definitely be using them again in other recipes.


Skipper Khan
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This is now my go-to recipe for Israeli couscous. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Saad Ansari
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, and the preserved lemons added a unique and delicious touch.