Israeli Couscous and Cheese

Israeli Couscous and Cheese

Since Israeli couscous is nothing more than tiny balls of lightly toasted pasta dough, it works well in this macaroni-n-cheese style dish.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup diced pimientos
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 3 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir couscous in the melted butter until slightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until most of the stock is absorbed and the couscous have plumped, 6 to 7 minutes.

Step 3
Stir heavy cream and pimientos into couscous; add cayenne pepper and cook until couscous is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more broth if needed.

Step 4
Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; add chives and stir to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360
Calories
21g
Fat
31g
Carbs
12g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g 27%
Saturated Fat13g 64%
Cholesterol72mg 24%
Sodium784mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate31g 11%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars1g
Protein12g
Vitamin C11mg 54%
Calcium184mg 14%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium128mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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