Toasted Israeli Couscous with Olives and Golden Raisins
Toasted Israeli couscous, which is sometimes referred to as “pearly couscous”, has a slightly nuttier flavor and chewier texture than either couscous or pasta, thanks to its shape. It works equally well served warm or in at room temperature.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS
Chopped fresh parsley
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
garlic cloves
Golden Raisins
ground black pepper
onion
pimento stuffed green olives
Salt
Directions
DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until slightly softened, 3-4 minutes. Add the couscous and cook until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and raisins and cook, stirring often, until raisins soften slightly, 2 minutes. Add 1 1/3 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the olives, parsley, salt and pepper.
