Sesame-Paprika Fregola Recipe

Name: Sesame-Paprika Fregola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups fregola or Israeli couscous (7 1/2 ounces); 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 small garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more for seasoning; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 ounces feta cheese, cubed or crumbled; 1 cup arugula, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups fregola or Israeli couscous (7 1/2 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 small garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more for seasoning
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
1 cup arugula, chopped

1
In a saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the fregola until tender, about 20 minutes.
2
Drain well, then transfer the fregola to a medium bowl to cool.
3
Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, toast the coriander seeds over moderately low heat until fragrant, 2 minutes.
4
In a mortar or mini processor, puree the garlic with the 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
5
Add the toasted coriander and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and both paprikas; process to a paste.
6
Add the honey and olive oil until a chunky sauce forms.
7
Add the sesame-paprika sauce to the fregola, stir well and season with salt.
8
Transfer to a bowl and top with the feta and arugula.
9
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.

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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 1/4 cups fregola or Israeli couscous (7 1/2 ounces), 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 1 small garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more for seasoning, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Paprika Fregola 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.

Sesame-Paprika Fregola

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