Dinner
Israeli Couscous with Spinach & Mushrooms
Toasted Israeli couscous tossed with sautéed onions, baby portobello mushrooms, and wilted spinach.
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Ingredients
Spinach and Mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups baby portobello mushrooms
- 6 cups spinach
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
Couscous
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 2 cups water
Method
- In a large pot, bring 2 tablespoons of oil to medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach, salt, pepper, and broth and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a medium pot, bring 1 tablespoon of oil to medium heat. Pour in the couscous and stir to coat with oil. Cook for 2 minutes, until the couscous starts to smell toasted.
- Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, decrease the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 10 minutes, or until al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain off excess liquid.
- Combine the couscous with the spinach and mushroom mixture and stir to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe from thefitchen.com