Place the cauliflower couscous in a microwave safe bowl and microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 – 5 minutes or until tender but still grainy. Stir in the oil, lemon zest, …
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Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the Israeli couscous, garlic powder and ½ teaspoon of the kosher salt and reduce to a simmer. Cover with lid and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until the couscous is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove the couscous to a bowl, mix it with the olive oil, and allow to stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
Different brands of pearl couscous perform slightly differently, but here’s the general idea of how to cook Israeli couscous: Use a ratio of 1 cup Israeli couscous to 1.5 cups liquid. Or use chicken broth or vegetable broth, which brings in extra savory flavor notes. Bring the water to a boil, then simmer the couscous covered for 8 to 10 minutes.
1 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil. 2 1 medium shallot, diced. 3 2 cloves garlic, minced. 4 1 cup Israeli couscous, uncooked. 5 1 ¼ cups chicken stock. 6 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced. 7 1 cup chopped fresh spinach. 8 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved. 9 1 cup quartered black olives. 10 ¼ cup sliced scallions.
We’re not Israeli in heritage, but we’ve taken inspiration from this rich cultural food tradition to make a side dish flavored with lemon, herbs and olive oil. Is Israeli couscous gluten free? No. Couscous is a pasta made with wheat, so it contains gluten. People with gluten free diets should avoid it or look for special gluten-free couscous.