Israeli Couscous and Cheese

Name: Israeli Couscous and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter; 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous; 2 cups chicken broth; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.25 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

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Since Israeli couscous is nothing more than tiny balls of lightly toasted pasta dough, it works well in this macaroni-n-cheese style dish.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on February 20, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Directions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir couscous in the melted butter until slightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
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.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360	Calories
21g	Fat
31g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 13g	64%
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Sodium 784mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 11mg	54%
Calcium 184mg	14%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 128mg	3%

* 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.