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Mushroom Couscous
This super-simple pearl (Israeli) couscous side dish gets its flavor from dried mushrooms. This goes with just about any kind of meal.
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Course:
Pasta side dish
Cuisine:
Vegan / Healthy
Diet:
Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword:
couscous side dish
Prep Time:
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
35
minutes
minutes
Servings:
8
Calories:
222
kcal
Author:
Veg Kitchen
Ingredients
1
tablespoon
vegetable oil
2
shallots
thinly sliced
1
tablespoon
minced garlic
2
ounces
dried shiitake mushrooms
chopped
5
cups
water
2
cups
pearl couscous
a.k.a. Israeli couscous
1
cup
green peas
1
red bell pepper
seeded and diced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Heat the oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add the dried mushrooms and toss to coat. Carefully add the water and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the couscous and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, or until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Stir in the peas and bell pepper and continue to cook until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories:
222
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
43
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
15
mg
|
Potassium:
280
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
605
IU
|
Vitamin C:
27
mg
|
Calcium:
25
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg
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