Israeli Couscous, Ful Madames And Vegetable Salad

Name: Israeli Couscous, Ful Madames And Vegetable Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup Israeli Couscous; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 T olive or canola oil; 1 can ful madames (Egyptian beans); 2 small pickling cucumbers (peeled or unpeeled); 3 tomatoes, seeded; 1 red or yellow pepper; 1 small bunch scallions; 4-5 tbs flat parsley, minced; 2 tbs fresh hyssop or mint, minced; 1 tbs zaatar; 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled (opt); Dressing; 6 tbs olive or canola oil; 2 1/2 tbs white wine vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed with salt; additional salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cup Israeli Couscous
2 cups vegetable broth
1 T olive or canola oil
1 can ful madames (Egyptian beans)
2 small pickling cucumbers (peeled or unpeeled)
3 tomatoes, seeded
1 red or yellow pepper
1 small bunch scallions
4-5 tbs flat parsley, minced
2 tbs fresh hyssop or mint, minced
1 tbs zaatar
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled (opt)
Dressing
6 tbs olive or canola oil
2 1/2 tbs white wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed with salt
additional salt to taste

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Israeli Couscous
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Heat 1 tbs oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous and saute till lightly browned (about 5 min.) Heat the vegetable broth till just boiling. Carefully add to the couscous. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes until the liquid is completely absorbed. Stir with spoon and set aside to cool
3
Crush the garlic with the salt and let stand while chopping the vegetables.
4
Chop the tomatoes, peppers and cucumber into small (1/2 inch) dice. Thinly slie the green and white parts of the scallions. Mix together the Israeli couscous, ful madames, vegetables, herbs and feta into a large bowl.
5
Whisk together the 6 tbs oil, wine vinegar and garlic salt mixture till blended. Add to the salad ingredients. Let cool completely and taste for salt.

1744

kcal

Calories

185

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cup Israeli Couscous, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 T olive or canola oil, 1 can ful madames (Egyptian beans), and more.

Yes, Israeli Couscous, Ful Madames And Vegetable Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!