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Lemon Garlic Israeli Couscous with Whipped Feta

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Ingredients

Pickled Veggies

  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 unit red jalapeno, seeded and sliced
  • ¼ medium red onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup matchstick carrots

Couscous Mix

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ¾ cup uncooked Israeli couscous
  • 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped into ½ inch chunks
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ¼ cup broth (any kind)

Whipped Feta

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

For Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pickled vegetables by mixing apple cider vinegar, salt, and honey in a mason jar, then adding jalapeno, onion, and carrots.
  2. Prepare the spice mix for the couscous by combining turmeric, dried thyme, salt, and coriander in a small bowl.
  3. Toast the Israeli couscous in a heated dutch oven with olive oil and the spice mix for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add chickpeas and red pepper to the dutch oven, then stir in lemon juice and broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  5. Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 12-14 minutes until the couscous absorbs the liquid.
  6. Make the whipped feta by mixing Greek yogurt, feta, garlic, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  7. Fluff the couscous with a fork, mix in fresh herbs, and serve topped with whipped feta and pickled vegetables.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
192
Total fat
6g
Total carbohydrates
27g
Total protein
9g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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