Instant Pot Piccata Israeli Couscous Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Piccata Israeli Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 tablespoons diced shallot

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 clove garlic

minced

1 cup Israeli couscous

1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons capers

1 teaspoon caper brine

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

or more to taste

4 wedge (blank)s lemon wedges

Pasta and Noodle

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat butter and oil until butter is melted. Add shallot lemon zest and garlic; cook until garlic is translucent 1 to 2 minutes. Add couscous and cook stirring occasionally until lightly browned and toasted about 2 minutes. Turn off Saute function.

Step 2

Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Carefully release pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid and stir in the capers and caper brine.

Step 4

Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Piccata Israeli Couscous Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 60.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.3g 5%

Carbohydrates: 4.1g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 4.7g 7%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 10.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 324IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 2%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 19.1mg 32%

Folate: 7.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 33mg 3%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 6.4mg 2%

Potassium: 65.5mg 2%

Sodium: 234.9mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 42.1

*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.