Israeli Couscous Summer Pilaf

Name: Israeli Couscous Summer Pilaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 medium firm, ripe avocado, peeled and diced; 10 basil leaves, thinly sliced, or more, to taste; 1 large stalk celery, strings removed and diced; 237 milliliters heaping cup cucumber, quartered and thinly sliced; 59 milliliters minced fresh dill, or more, to taste; 237 milliliters heaping cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes (red or yellow, or a combination); 355 milliliters Israeli couscous; 2 Tbsps lemon juice, or more, to taste; 8 servings Mixed baby greens, as needed; 3 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil (or less if youd like a lower fat dish); 59 milliliters toasted pine nuts or 1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds; 8 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 scallions, minced

Israeli Couscous Summer Pilaf might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 6g of protein, 12g of fat, and a total of 251 calories. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. Head to the store and pick up grape tomatoes, basil leaves, celery, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet.

Instructions

Add the Israeli couscous and cook at a rapid simmer for about 8 minutes, or until al dente.

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Israeli Couscous

Drain and rinse with cool water until the couscous is at room temperature. In a mixing bowl, combine the couscous with the remaining ingredients except the last two. Toss well to combine. Line a large serving platter with some greens. Mound the salad over them, letting some of the greens show along the edge.

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Couscous