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Israeli Couscous with Spinach and Pine Nuts

Israeli Pearl Couscous with Spinach and Pine Nuts

Israeli couscous, or pearl couscous, is an easy and healthy side dish or vegetarian meal. Discover this easy recipe for Israeli Couscous with Spinach and Pine Nuts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Isreali
Servings 4

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot, or 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
  • 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan toast the pine nuts over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from saucepan and set aside.
  • Add olive oil and shallots and saute until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add the Israeli couscous and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken or vegetable stock, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until most of the liquid has absorbed.
  • Add the spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes or until spinach has cooked down, stir to combine. Serve as desired.
Keyword couscous, French side dish, healthy, mediteranean
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