Israeli Couscous Lasagna Recipes

ISRAELI COUSCOUS TABOULI

Steps:

• Bring a medium-size saucepan of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the couscous and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the couscous and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and zest with the olive oil to make a vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large serving bowl, mix together the couscous, parsley, cilantro, mint, tomatoes, and scallions. Toss with the vinaigrette and season to taste. Allow it to sit for at least a half hour so the flavors can marry.

LEMONY ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add Israeli couscous. Toast couscous until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly pour in boiling water. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until couscous is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until starting to soften, about 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high. Add asparagus and a pinch of salt; saute until asparagus is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Stir lemon zest into the asparagus in the last few minutes of cooking. Add cooked couscous and toss with the asparagus mixture. Stir in lemon juice. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS

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 LASAGNA

Steps:

• Slice eggplant in 1/2 inch thick strips lengthwise. Sprinkle liberally on each side with salt. Place eggplant on a clean towel. Cover with another towel and top with a weighted skillet (fill with heavy kitchen bottles or weights or bricks). Let sit about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. After eggplant has sat, rinse off and blot dry with a towel. Dice eggplant slices into 1/2 inch cubes. Dice bell peppers and onion into 1/2 ince dice as well. Place diced veggies in a bowl and toss with garlic. Spread on a large baking sheet and spray generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss together again. Place in oven and roast veggies for about 45 minutes. Bring water and couscous to a boil in a medium saucepan with a sprinkle of salt. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove roasted veggies to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Add in lemon juice, a little more salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth. Turn oven down to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom of a medium baking dish with olive oil. Remove 1/2 of couscous from the saucepan and spread into the bottom of the dish. Spread 1/2 eggplant spread (it will be kind of thing, you can make it easier to spread my adding a little water and blending if you want) and then top with 1/2 sliced mozarella. Add next layer of couscous, spread, and cheese. Put lasagna dish into oven and bake for 10 minutes, until warmed through and cheese is melted.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add dry couscous and saute until slightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until couscous is tender and all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 45 minutes.
• While the couscous is cooling, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and Dijon mustard together for the dressing in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Transfer cooled couscous to a serving bowl. Add cucumbers, spinach, tomatoes, olives, scallions , parsley, mint, and basil. Pour dressing over top and mix to incorporate.