Mediterranean Israeli Couscous Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Israeli Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous Israeli, or normal couscous; 1 tablespoon olive oil or any vegetable oil; 1 each onions chopped; 1 each sweet yellow bell peppers or red, diced; 1 cup baby spinach; 1 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes diced, or cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 cloves garlic or to taste, minced; 1 1/2 cups stock chicken or vegetable; 8 each black olives sliced; 4 tablespoons basil leaves, freshly chopped; 4 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 cup couscous Israeli, or normal couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil or any vegetable oil
1 each onions chopped
1 each sweet yellow bell peppers or red, diced
1 cup baby spinach
1 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes diced, or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic or to taste, minced
1 1/2 cups stock chicken or vegetable
8 each black olives sliced
4 tablespoons basil leaves, freshly chopped
4 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

1
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
2
Add the onions, cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
3
Stir in the peppers, spinach, and tomatoes, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the spinach are wilted.
4
Add the couscous and garlic, and stir until well mixed.
5
Pour the broth into the saucepan.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low.
7
Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring a few times, until the broth is absorbed.
8
Remove from the heat, add the black olives and mix well.
9
Divide among the serving plates, and top with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
10
Serve warm.

276

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup couscous Israeli, or normal couscous, 1 tablespoon olive oil or any vegetable oil, 1 each onions chopped, 1 each sweet yellow bell peppers or red, diced, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Israeli Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mediterranean Israeli Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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