Israeli Couscous With Lentils, Shallots & Toasted Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Israeli Couscous With Lentils, Shallots & Toasted Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon light olive oil; 2 shallots, sliced thinly; 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced; 1 cup Israeli coucous; 1/4 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed; 2 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional); 1 tablespoon chopped basil (fresh)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon light olive oil
2 shallots, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
1 cup Israeli coucous
1/4 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed
2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped basil (fresh)

1
Heat oil over in small stock pot over medium flame. Saute shallots 3-4 minutes until soft; add garlic and cook 4-5 minutes more.
2
Add couscous and lentils, stirring to coat with shallot and garlic mixture. Cook 3-4 minutes until couscous is lightly toasted.
3
Stir in soup stock and spices. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low flame 12-15 minutes until couscous and lentils are tender.
4
While couscous is cooking, place pine nuts in a small, dry frying pan. Toast over medium heat 3-4 minutes until nuts are browned and oils are released.
5
Allow couscous to cool about 15 minutes. Stir in pine nuts and cranberries, and garnish with chopped basil.

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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: 1 tablespoon light olive oil, 2 shallots, sliced thinly, 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced, 1 cup Israeli coucous, and more.

Yes, Israeli Couscous With Lentils, Shallots & Toasted Pine Nuts 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 With Lentils, Shallots & Toasted Pine Nuts

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