Israeli Couscous and Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Israeli Couscous and Cheese Recipe

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

Ed's Macaroni Jumble

Main Dish

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.

Nutritional Information

Israeli Couscous and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 359.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.5g 23%

Carbohydrates: 31.4g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.1g 9%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 20.7g 32%

Saturated Fat: 12.7g 63%

Cholesterol: 71.5mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 1084.9IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.7mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 10.8mg 18%

Folate: 14.2mcg 4%

Calcium: 183.7mg 18%

Iron: 0.8mg 4%

Magnesium: 25.7mg 9%

Potassium: 128.2mg 4%

Sodium: 783.8mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 186.1

*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.