Pearl Couscous Salad With Tomatoes, Peppers, Mint And Cilantro Recipe

Name: Pearl Couscous Salad With Tomatoes, Peppers, Mint And Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups Pearl couscous (Israeli couscous); 2 1/4 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste; 4 green onions, ends trimmed, white and green parts thinly sliced.; 1 red bell pepper, seeded, diced; 1 poblano pepper, seeded, diced; 1 small serrano pepper, seeded, ribs removed, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (quartered if large); 1/2 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups Pearl couscous (Israeli couscous)
2 1/4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
4 green onions, ends trimmed, white and green parts thinly sliced.
1 red bell pepper, seeded, diced
1 poblano pepper, seeded, diced
1 small serrano pepper, seeded, ribs removed, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes (quartered if large)
1/2 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

1
Heat one tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Add couscous and cook, stirring, until grains are golden brown, about 3 minutes.
2
Add chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender but firm, 10 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and transfer couscous to a large bowl, fluffing with a fork. Stir in one tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne. Set aside to cool slightly.
4
Once couscous has cooled, add remaining ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5
Note: If your are preparing salad in advance, do not add the parsley, mint or cilantro. Add before serving to prevent wilting.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups Pearl couscous (Israeli couscous), 2 1/4 cups chicken stock, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Pearl Couscous Salad With Tomatoes, Peppers, Mint And Cilantro falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pearl Couscous Salad With Tomatoes, Peppers, Mint And Cilantro

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