Instant Pot Couscous (Israeli Pearl)
Instant Pot Pearl Couscous (also known as Israeli couscous) is a quick and tasty side dish with a delightfully chewy texture. Cooked in broth with a touch of olive oil and seasoning, it turns out perfectly every time—no boiling or draining needed.
Servings: 5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter or Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic finely diced or minced
- 1/2 cup Shallots or Red Onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cup Couscous Isreali
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
- 2 cup Water or broth
- 2 teaspoon Lemon juice
- Parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Heat the instant pot in sauté mode and add olive oil to it.
- Add the diced shallots and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes.
- Add the couscous, salt, black pepper, and water (or broth). Stir it all well.
- Change the Instant Pot setting to pressure cook mode on high pressure for 2 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot beeps, do 10 minutes NPR. This means release the pressure manually 10 minutes after the beep.
- Mix in the lemon juice and garnish with chopped parsley. Give it a gentle stir, and couscous is ready to be enjoyed.
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Notes
Add veggies: If you like, you can add veggies of your choice - bell peppers, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, edamame, green peas.
Add spices: I have kept this couscous very lightly spiced. If you like, you can add more spices.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg