Pearl Israeli Couscous With Garam Masala And Pine Nuts Recipes

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH GARAM MASALA AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• 1. Heat a medium skillet over med-high heat and add pine nuts. Swirl in pan until they begin to brown. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN. Set aside to cool.
• 2. In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and saute shallot and carrot for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and garam masala.
• 3. Add broth to pan and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Reduce heat and cover pan. Simmer 8-10 minutes.
• 4. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
• 5. Put in serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.

PEARL (ISRAELI) COUSCOUS WITH GARAM MASALA AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat a medium skillet over med-high heat and add pine nuts. Swirl in pan until they begin to brown. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN.
• Set aside to cool.
• In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and saute shallot and carrot for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and garam masala.
• Add broth to pan and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Reduce heat and cover pan. Simmer 8-10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
• Put in serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.

HOW TO COOK PEARL COUSCOUS (ISRAELI COUSCOUS)

Steps:

• Toast the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat about 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until just shimmering. Add the pearl couscous and toss around to toast (the couscous pearls should turn a nice golden brown).
• Boil the couscous: Boil 1 ½ cups of water and add it to the toasted pearl couscous. Season with kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 14 minutes or until the pearl couscous is tender. Remove from the heat.
• Season and enjoy! Taste and adjust salt to your liking. To finish, add the parsley and lemon zest (optional), toss and serve.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the shallots and cook them over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, until translucent. Add the chicken stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the pine nuts, currants, and parsley and fluff with a fork to combine. Serve hot.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND FRESH PARSLEY

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pan over medium heat.
• Add shallots and saute until golden. Add couscous, cinnamon stick and bay leaf, stirring until couscous browns slightly.
• Add broth and salt then bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in the fresh parsley, pine nuts and lemon zest.
• Optional: add the raisins for a savory/sweet taste.
• Season with fresh cracked black pepper to taste.

TOASTED ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and stir until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to small bowl.
• Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in same pan over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes. Add couscous, cinnamon stick, and 2 bay leaves and stir until couscous browns slightly, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add broth and salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley and pine nuts. Season with black pepper. Transfer to serving dish.

COUSCOUS WITH OLIVES AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO

Steps:

• Bring 1 1/4 cup vegetable broth and water to a boil in a saucepan, stir in couscous, and mix in salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; stir in pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until pine nuts smell toasted and are golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan; cook and stir garlic and shallot in the hot oil until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir black olives and sun-dried tomatoes into garlic mixture and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often. Slowly pour in 1 cup vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has reduced, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Transfer couscous to a large serving bowl, mix with sauce, and serve topped with parsley and pine nuts.