Couscous With Peas, Leeks, Haloumi, Pistachios & Fresh Herbs Recipe

Name: Couscous With Peas, Leeks, Haloumi, Pistachios & Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water; 3 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 cup couscous; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 cups shelled English peas; 3/4 cup sliced leeks, washed thoroughly; 1/2 cup grated Haloumi cheese; 1/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons dill leaves; 2 tablespoons basil leaves, torn; 2 tablespoons mint leaves, torn; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups water
3 teaspoons salt, divided
1 cup couscous
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups shelled English peas
3/4 cup sliced leeks, washed thoroughly
1/2 cup grated Haloumi cheese
1/4 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons parsley leaves
2 tablespoons dill leaves
2 tablespoons basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons mint leaves, torn
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

1
Bring the 1 1/4 cups water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil. While waiting for water to boil, pour couscous and 1 tablespoon of olive oil into medium sized bowl. With your hands, rub the couscous so the olive oil evenly coats the grains. Once water has come to a boil, pour over the couscous and let stand, covered with plastic wrap for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
2
With your hands, rub the couscous so the olive oil evenly coats the grains. Once water has come to a boil, pour over the couscous and let stand, covered with plastic wrap for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
3
Fill a medium saucepan with water and add 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water to shock peas after cooking. Add peas to boiling water and boil for 1 minute. Remove peas from boiling water and immediately immerse into ice water. Strain. Add to couscous.
4
In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add leeks and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until translucent. Add to couscous.
5
Add the haloumi cheese, pistachios, parsley, dill, basil, mint, lemon zest, and lemon juice to couscous mixture and toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups water, 3 teaspoons salt, divided, 1 cup couscous, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Couscous With Peas, Leeks, Haloumi, Pistachios & Fresh Herbs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous With Peas, Leeks, Haloumi, Pistachios & Fresh Herbs

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