Trader Joe's Israeli Couscous Recipe
Follow this Trader Joe's Israeli Couscous Recipe ingredient and directions to make a perfect Israeli couscous like a professional chef.
Equipment & Tools
- Stove
- Saucepan
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Measuring Cup
- Measuring Spoon
- Wooden Spoon
- Serving Plate
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, Divided
- ½ cup Nature's Eats Pine Nuts, Recommended
- ½ cup Shallots, Finely Chopped
- 1 ½ cup Trader Joe's Israeli Couscous
- 1 Dried Bay Leaf
- ½ Large Cinnamon Stick
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 ¾ cups Pacific Foods Chicken Broth, Recommended
- ¼ cup Parsley, Minced
- ½ Fresh Lemon Zest
- ¼ cup Sun Maid Raisins, Recommended
- Black Pepper To Taste
Instructions
- In a sizable saucepan, melt the unsalted butter at low heat.
- Stir in the pine nuts until they are golden brown.
- Place in a small bowl.
- In the same pan, melt the remaining 2 tbsp of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped shallots and cook until golden.
- When the couscous starts to turn a light golden color, add the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Stir frequently.
- Add salt and chicken broth and then bring to a boil.
- Cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer until the couscous is soft and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in pine nuts, parsley, and the zest of 1/2 lemon.
- Add raisins for a sweet, tangy flavor.
- Season with black pepper to taste.
- Enjoy Trader Joe's Israeli Couscous!
Notes
Use salt with caution. Most store-bought chicken broth already contains enough salt that no additional salt is required. Be sure to add enough salt to homemade chicken broth in order to bring out the flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 325kcal (16%)Carbohydrates: 43.1g (14%)Protein: 8.4g (17%)Fat: 13.9g (21%)Saturated Fat: 4.3g (27%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 15mg (5%)Sodium: 263mg (11%)Potassium: 253mg (7%)Fiber: 3.2g (13%)Sugar: 4.1g (5%)Calcium: 29mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
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