ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH MINT AND LEMON

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Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for pasta water
1 1/2 cups israeli couscous or pearl couscous
5+ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
5 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
1/3 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons lemon zest, very thinly sliced ( 2-3 strips)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 dash fresh ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring pot of salted water to a boil Add couscous, and cook until al dente, Drain, and drizzle with just enough oil to coat. Spread on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Combine couscous and remaining ingredients. Let stand at room temperature for least 30 minutes before serving.

Kisirinya Joseph
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I love the bright and cheerful color of this dish.


Syed Owais Shah
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover herbs.


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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


randy donofrio
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Keaja Williams
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Samuel akanbi ERI kalikadirih
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This dish is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Daim Malik
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover couscous.


shumet Ayenew
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This is the best Israeli couscous recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Ethel Diaz
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The flavors in this dish are amazing! The mint and lemon really brighten up the couscous.


Oliver Michael
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy Israeli couscous dish.


Sanjita Chaulagain
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


RA Rahi
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I love that this dish is so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even a salad.


Abolupe Oluwakayode
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This dish is a great make-ahead option. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Billy Newman
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mint, but I'm so glad I did! The mint flavor is subtle and refreshing, and it pairs perfectly with the lemon and pine nuts.


Ronata Porter
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I had some leftover from another meal and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Sabrina Smith
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I've tried many couscous recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The mint and lemon give it a unique and delicious flavor that I can't get enough of.


Anger Kuiel
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish came together quickly. I loved the vibrant green color of the couscous and the bright citrus flavor.


Mercy Linnet
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This Israeli couscous dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of mint, lemon, and toasted pine nuts created a refreshing and flavorful side dish that perfectly complemented our grilled chicken.