Israeli Couscous Risotto With Parmesan Recipe

Name: Israeli Couscous Risotto With Parmesan Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern,Fusion,Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, butter, or margarine; 1/2 small yellow onion, or 2 to 3 shallots, coarsely chopped; 1 cup Israeli couscous (also called pearl couscous); 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 bunch fresh spinach; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, more for garnish; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A flavorful Israeli couscous risotto features spinach, rich Parmesan cheese, and a hint of white wine.

⭐ 4.3 (27 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 20 minTotal: 25 minYields: 3 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Middle Eastern Fusion Italian

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat oil or butter and sauté chopped onions for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Add Israeli couscous; toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring until lightly browned.
Pour in half the vegetable broth, simmer 2-3 minutes, then add the remaining broth and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring throughout.
Stir in dry white wine; heat for 3-5 minutes, then add fresh spinach.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 240 kcal

Carbohydrate: 22 g

Cholesterol: 7 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 9 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Sodium: 824 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 12 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g