Thursday, March 15, 2012

Health Kick - Food, Part 1

Last year I gave up meat for lent so in an attempt to find alternate forms of protein, I bought a box of Near East Pearled Couscous Mix, Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil.  There is a recipe on the back for Taboule Salad with Pearled Couscous.  I FINALLY tried it tonight, and have a few thoughts.  The recipe isn't online, so I've included it below.  (Sorry Near East if you don't like that.)

Prep Time:  30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

1 package Near East Pearled Couscous Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-3/4 cups water
3 bunches parsley, washed & chopped - If you put all the parsley in a food processor, don't use all of it.  It is WAY too much!
3/4 cup scallions, sliced 1/8 inch wide - I couldn't find scallions so I substituted red onions, flavor was probably a bit too strong. 
2 lemons juiced
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon mint, chopped
pinch of salt and black pepper


1.  In medium saucepan, combine water and olive oil.  Bring to a boil.
2.  Add Pearled Couscous and Spice Sack and stir thoroughly.  Bring back to boil  .
3.  Simmer at a medium boil for 8 to 14 minutes uncovered until pasta is tender and most of the water has evaporated (a very small amount of water should remain).  Stir occasionally.  Turn off heat.
4.  Let stand covered 4 to 5 minutes.
5.  Transfer couscous to bowl and toss to cool.
6.  Toss with remaining ingredients.  Chill for 20 minutes before serving. 

5 Servings (1 cup each)

For a first attempt, it was good, but WAY too much parsley.  I had it with baked salmon, a salad and of course red wine.

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