TRADER JOE'S ISRAELI COUSCOUS - HEALTHY VERSION RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Trader Joe's Israeli Couscous - Healthy Version Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by jads8627

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbs butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped onion, or pearl onions
A few shakes of ginger
1.5 cups whole wheat Israeli / pearl couscous
1/2 large cinnamon stick (or a couple shakes cinnamon)
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
1.75 cups low sodium chicken broth (I use low sodium better than buillion)
1/2 tsp low sodium salt
1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, minced
zest of 1/2 lemon (or a few shakes of lime/lemon juice)
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 1 Tbs butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add nuts and stir until golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl. Melt remaining 1 Tbs of butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add onion and saute until golden. Add couscous, fresh spices and bay leaf, and stir often until couscous browns slightly. Add broth, dry spices 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 cilantro, nuts and lemon zest. Add the reaisins for a savory sweet taste. Season with black pepper to taste. Serving Size: 1/3 cup each - about 4 servings Nutrition Info Calories: 381.8 Fat: 12.9g Carbohydrates: 55.2g Protein: 12.5g

Tamanna Tanha
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The couscous was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The lemon-tahini sauce was also delicious and added a nice tangy flavor to the dish. I will definitely be m


Roman Fixer
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The couscous was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The lemon-tahini sauce was also delicious and added a nice tangy flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Robby Oconnor
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, so I was excited to try this one. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The lemon-tahini sauce was also delicious and added a nice tangy flavor to the dish. I w


GDHyperS
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The lemon-tahini sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a bright and tangy flavor to the dish. I


Wyre Boi
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The couscous was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The lemon-tahini sauce was also delicious and added a nice tangy flavor to the dish. I will definitely be m


Maiko Kaxiashvili
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The couscous was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The lemon-tahini sauce was also delicious and added a nice tangy flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Clark
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, so I was excited to try this one. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The lemon-tahini sauce was also delicious and added a nice tangy flavor to the dish. I w


Marina Noel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The lemon-tahini sauce was the perfect finishing touch, adding a bright and tangy flavor to the dish. I


Guwani Senanayake
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I was so excited to try this recipe and it did not disappoint! The couscous was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The lemon-tahini sauce was also delicious and added a nice tangy flavor to the dish. I will definitely be m


Ola El barbary
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This recipe is a great way to make a healthy and flavorful Israeli couscous dish. I loved the addition of the vegetables and the lemon-tahini sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.