It's called either Israeli Couscous like the one on the left from Trader Joe's or Pearled Couscous like the one on the right that I found at Big Lots. The grain of the Israeli couscous is much bigger and smoother than regular couscous.
The main dish that I make with it is actually more like a side dish...kinda like a pasta salad.
To make the Israeli couscous salad
You will need:
1 1/3 c Israeli couscous (the entire TJ's box)
1 3/4 c water
1 t salt
1 T oil
Cook according to the package. Brown the couscous in a bit of oil, slowly pour in the water and simmer for about 12 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and let it cool in the pan while you are cutting up the veggies and making the dressing.
Next you will need:
1 medium cucumber
1 cup fresh tomatoes
2-3 T cilantro
2-3 garlic cloves
3 T lemon juice
1 t lemon zest
Chop tomatoes and cucumbers and put them in a medium serving bowl.
Finely chop the cilantro and garlic cloves and add them to the bowl.
Also squeeze the lemon juice, add the zest, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper over the top.
Next you will need:
1 T balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 T olive oil
Pour these right over the top of your veggies in the bowl and put this in the fridge until the couscous has finished cooling.
When couscous has cooled, take out your bowl of veggies and combine them together until mixed well.
Garnish with some sprigs of cilantro if you'd like. Then take a big spoon and enjoy...or, take it to a potluck and share with friends!
Have you ever tried Israeli couscous? Do you have a favorite recipe? Please share in the comments below. I would love to hear how you make it!
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