I love Israeli Couscous! It has a nice chewy texture and can mix well with lots of fresh vegetables. It pairs nicely with any protein and looks delicious.
This week at the farmers market I picked up some beautiful yellow organic cherry tomatoes and arugula. Adding this to the couscous was so good!
Israeli couscous with tomatoes, arugula and pine nuts
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup Israeli couscous
- 3 Tbsp butter (divided)
- 1/2 cup sweet white onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 2/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 handful fresh arugula
- 10-15 cherry tomatoes cut in fourths
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- In a large pan melt 1 Tbsp of butter and add pine nuts until brown
- Remove pine nuts from pan and set aside
- Add 2 Tbsp of butter and onions, cook until translucent
- Add couscous and bay leaf and stir until brown
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil
- Cover and let simmer until liquid is absorbed
- Remove from heat and put in a bowl, let cool for 10 minutes
- Add back the pine nuts, tomatoes, arugula, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Drizzle with olive oil