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Israeli Couscous with Tomatoes, Olives, and Fetta Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 c. Israeli couscous (alternative is pearluzed couscous)
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
12 oz. grape tomatoes, quartered
2 oz. (2 c. ) baby spinach, slived lengthwise 1/4 inch
1-1/2 c. basil leaves, chopped coarse
3 oz. Fetta cheese (3/4 c.), crumbled
2/3 c. pitted kalamata olives, sliced
1/2 c. pine nuts, toasted
1 bunch chives, cut into 1/4 inch pieces (1/4c.)
Directions:
Directions:
Heat 1 tablespoon og oil and couscous in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until about half of grains are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add water and 1/2 tsp. salt; stir to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed, 9 to 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. Transfer couscous to rimmed baking sheet (spread across pan) and let cool completely, about 15 minutes.

Whisk vinegar, mustard, 1/8 tsp. salt, and remaining 3 Tbsp. of olive oil together in a large bowl.

Add all remaining ingredients (reserve 1/4 c. of fetta and 2 Tbsp. pine nuts) and toss. Add salt and pepper

Let stand for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle remainin 1/4 c. of Fetta and remaining 2 Tbsp pine nuts before serving.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6

 

 

 

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