Israeli Couscous With Lemon, Mint, Peas, Feta, And

Name: Israeli Couscous With Lemon, Mint, Peas, Feta, And Pickled Shall
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 shallots, sliced thin; 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups israeli couscous, cooled (see below); 4 ounces baby arugula, roughly chopped; 1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn; 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped; 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
salt and pepper, to taste
2 shallots, sliced thin
3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups israeli couscous, cooled (see below)
4 ounces baby arugula, roughly chopped
1 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup)

1
Bring vinegar, sugar, and pinch salt to simmer in small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Remove pan from heat, add shallots, and stir to combine. Cover and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Drain and discard liquid.
2
Whisk oil, lemon juice, mustard, pepper flakes, and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in large bowl. Add cooled couscous, arugula, mint, peas, 6 tablespoons pistachios, 1/2 cup feta, and shallots and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to serving bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup feta and remaining 2 tablespoons pistachios and serve.
3
For Israeli Couscous: Heat 2 cups of couscous and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until about half of grains are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add 2-1/2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt; stir to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed, 9 to 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. Serve.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and pepper, to taste, 2 shallots, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Israeli Couscous With Lemon, Mint, Peas, Feta, And Pickled Shall 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.

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Israeli Couscous With Lemon, Mint, Peas, Feta, And Pickled Shall

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