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