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Israeli Couscous Pilaf

Israeli Couscous Pilaf

Cuisine:Middle Eastern

Course:Side Dish

5m prep 20m cook 25m ready

A simple and flavorful pilaf made with Israeli couscous, shallot, and broth, perfect as a side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings:
  • 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • 1¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth or water
  • ½ teaspoon salt

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Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Heat in a saucepan over medium heat: 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil

  2. Step 2.

    Add and cook, stirring, until softened but not browned: 1 shallot, minced

  3. Step 3.

    Stir in: 1 cup Israeli couscous

  4. Step 4.

    Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add: 1¾ cups chicken or vegetable broth or water; ½ teaspoon salt

  5. Step 5.

    Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the couscous is tender but still firm and the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes.

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