June 18, 2018

lemon-pistachio israeli couscous

this is my favorite side to our traditional easter lamb. 

ingredients

1 preserved lemon (or fresh lemon juice to taste)
1/2 C fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 T butter at room temperature
1/2 C dried fruit, diced (i used cherries and apricots)
1/2 C unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped (i've also used almonds)
3/4 t salt
1/4 t cinnamon
1 1/4 C israeli couscous
freshly ground pepper to taste

directions
*combine all ingredients except couscous and pepper
*cook couscous according to package directions, drain, rinse and add to other ingredients
*add pepper to taste and serve at room temperature

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