ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH MINT AND LEMON

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A confetti-like pasta, Israeli Couscous, is served with Mint and Lemon and studded with raisins, pine nuts, and scallions.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for pasta water
8 ounces (1 1/2 cups) Israeli or pearl couscous (or orzo)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
5 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
1/3 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons very thinly sliced lemon zest (2 to 3 strips)
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add couscous, and cook until al dente. Drain, and drizzle with just enough oil to coat. Spread on a baking sheet, and refrigerate 10 minutes.
  • Combine couscous and remaining ingredients. Let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nishit Shik
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The couscous was a bit overcooked.


Dillmaya Purja
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste.


Nathan Ojeda
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I highly recommend this recipe!


Fateemah Aleeyu
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This is my new favorite couscous recipe.


Fabeeha Kashif
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Wesley Albert
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Loretta Schiller
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I'm not a huge fan of mint, but I loved this dish! The lemon really balanced out the flavor.


keneilwe Kekae
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This dish is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Menhaj Sadi
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish and it was even better.


Davian Pena
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mint and lemon.


Christopher Higheagle
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I substituted quinoa for the couscous and it turned out great!


t3rracotta
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Yum!


Shab Aly
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Haroon Jani320
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I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the pop of color from the mint and lemon.


Bhekii Mahlangu
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I used fresh mint and lemon from my garden and it was delicious.


Manaila Ion
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I've never been a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the couscous was cooked perfectly.


Md Jashimuddin
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This Israeli couscous dish was an absolute delight! The combination of mint and lemon was refreshing and bright, and the couscous had a perfect texture.


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