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Creamy Israeli couscous with mushrooms and kale in a bowl

Creamy Israeli Couscous with Mushrooms and Kale

Creamy Israeli couscous recipe for a quick, filling main dish. The couscous is toasted and paired with shitake mushrooms, kale, and fresh lemon and can be enjoyed for a simple weeknight gourmet dinner.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories:
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs shitake mushrooms
  • 3 cups Israeli "Pearl" couscous
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
  • 3 cups spinach or kale washed and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Lemon zest

Instructions

  • Toast the couscous in a skillet. Remove from skillet and then proceed to cook the couscous according to package directions.
  • While couscous is boiling in a cast-iron skillet heat olive oil over medium to high heat, then add in mushrooms but be careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook until browned fully, flipping as needed. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add in your onions and sauté them for 10 to 15 minutes or until they become translucent. After about 10 minutes add the spices and stir.
  • If needed add more oil. Add in garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes and then stir in the spinach until it begins to wilt.
  • Add the couscous, almond milk, mushrooms and lemon juice mix and simmer low heat for 2 minutes. Add zest, mix well taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

Toast the couscous before cooking as it makes a big difference in flavor Israeli is very different than grainy couscous.
Treat the couscous more like a pasta in terms of cooking approach. If you’ve never cooked with it, follow the package directions exactly

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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