Israeli Couscous Risotto Primavera Recipe

Name: Israeli Couscous Risotto Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 3/4 cups Carrot, Diced; 8 ounces, weight Baby Bella Mushrooms, Wiped Clean, Stems Removed And Sliced; 1 cup Zucchini, Diced; 3 cups Unsalted Vegetable Stock; 1- 1/4 cup Israeli (pearled) Couscous; 3/4 cups Dry White Wine (Pinot Grigio Or Similar); 10 ounces, weight Frozen Asparagus Spears, Thawed; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
3/4 cups Carrot, Diced
8 ounces, weight Baby Bella Mushrooms, Wiped Clean, Stems Removed And Sliced
1 cup Zucchini, Diced
3 cups Unsalted Vegetable Stock
1- 1/4 cup Israeli (pearled) Couscous
3/4 cups Dry White Wine (Pinot Grigio Or Similar)
10 ounces, weight Frozen Asparagus Spears, Thawed
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated

1
Start by adding 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large pan over medium heat.
2
When melted, add the carrot, mushrooms and zucchini.
3
Cook vegetables until tender and mushrooms starts to evaporate their liquid, about 8-10 minutes.
4
While the vegetables are cooking, add the vegetable stock to a separate saucepan and simmer over medium heat to keep warm.
5
When vegetables are done, remove from pan, place in bowl and set aside.
6
Wipe your skillet clean then add another the remaining tablespoon of butter and olive oil.
7
Add the couscous and toast until slightly browned, about 2 minutes.
8
Next add the white wine and cook until alcohol is cooked out, about 1-2 minutes.
9
Then add 1/2 cup (or a ladle) of warmed vegetable stock to the pan and cook until almost absorbed.
10
Repeat the process until 2 cups of stock have been added to the couscous.
11
Add the vegetables back into the pan, including the thawed asparagus spears, then add the remaining cup of stock, 1/2 cup at a time.
12
Add salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese and combine until melted and aromatic.
13
Taste the risotto and adjust your seasonings as needed.
14
Serve immediately.

210

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Divided, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 3/4 cups Carrot, Diced, 8 ounces, weight Baby Bella Mushrooms, Wiped Clean, Stems Removed And Sliced, and more.

Yes, Israeli Couscous Risotto Primavera falls under the Vegetarian 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 Risotto Primavera

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