Israeli Couscous, Peas, Preserved Lemons, Mint & Goat'S Cheese Recipe

Name: Israeli Couscous, Peas, Preserved Lemons, Mint & Goat'S Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small leek, sliced and washed; 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced; 2 heaped tsp salt; 1 preserved lemon, diced; 1 cup Israeli couscous (also called giant couscous or ptitim); 3 cups boiling water; 1 cup shelled fresh peas; 4 sprigs of mint, picked and chopped; 4 sprigs of parsley, picked and chopped; 4 oz goats' cheese of your choice

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small leek, sliced and washed
4 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced
2 heaped tsp salt
1 preserved lemon, diced
1 cup Israeli couscous (also called giant couscous or ptitim)
3 cups boiling water
1 cup shelled fresh peas
4 sprigs of mint, picked and chopped
4 sprigs of parsley, picked and chopped
4 oz goats' cheese of your choice

1
Heat the oil in a large saute pan or non-stick wok. Fry the leeks and garlic on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes to soften, then add the salt and preserved lemon, and stir to combine. Tip in the Israeli couscous and continue frying for another 2 minutes or until the little couscous balls start to go golden.
2
Add half the boiling water and the peas. Boil until most of the water has soaked in, then add the rest of the water and cook on a high heat until it has also been sucked up by the couscous.
3
Remove from the heat, add the mint and parsley and stir well. Finally crumble the goats' cheese all over and serve.

1834

kcal

Calories

197

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 small leek, sliced and washed, 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced, 2 heaped tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Israeli Couscous, Peas, Preserved Lemons, Mint & Goat'S Cheese 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.

Israeli Couscous, Peas, Preserved Lemons, Mint & Goat'S Cheese

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