ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH ASPARAGUS

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Make and share this Israeli Couscous With Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 3/4 cups asparagus, diagonally cut into 1 inch slices
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups chicken broth, fat and salt-free
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous, such as Israeli couscous
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons cashew nuts, chopped and lightly salted

Steps:

  • To cook asparagus place water in a medium saucepan; bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook 2 minutes or just until crisp-tender; drain. Place asparagus in ice water 1 minute; drain. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken broth and salt; bring to a boil. Add couscous; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in asparagus, black pepper, red bell pepper and cashews. Cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Amrita Bhattarai
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I'm going to try this recipe with different vegetables next time. I think it would be good with broccoli or zucchini.


Jeni Ford
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's a delicious and easy meal.


Tami Ivanšek
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I would definitely make this dish again. It's a keeper!


Khulekani Bruce
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This dish is a good source of fiber and nutrients. It's a healthy and delicious meal.


Andy Okorie
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lemon zest and mint really brighten up the flavors.


Frank Amorosi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.


nedlloyd nana asiedu
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I'm going to try this recipe with different vegetables next time. I think it would be good with broccoli or zucchini.


Margaret Woods
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This dish is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing.


Kevin Jackson
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to use up leftover asparagus.


Luis Olivo-Ruiz
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


ivan cano
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The couscous was a bit too al dente for my liking. I would cook it for a few minutes longer next time.


Md Ayat
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Lucy Ayeni
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The couscous and the asparagus were cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.


Yasindu Jayan
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. The couscous is a good source of fiber and the asparagus is packed with nutrients. I also like that this dish is low in calories.


Ocean Truthful
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone raved about it! It's a great dish for entertaining because it's so easy to make and it looks very impressive.


Samuel Gichuki
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I loved the addition of the lemon zest and mint, which really brightened up the flavors.


SHAHBAZ GEE
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The couscous is light and fluffy, and the asparagus is crisp-tender. The combination of flavors is amazing.


Scott Anderson
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This Israeli couscous with asparagus dish was a delightful surprise! The flavors and textures were so well-balanced, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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