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Toasted Israeli Couscous




Source of Recipe


Martha Stewart


List of Ingredients




1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 cups water, plus more for soaking
8 ounces Israeli couscous
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Nonstick cooking spray


Recipe



Place red onion in a small bowl, and cover with water. Let soak 30 minutes; transfer to paper towels, and drain.
Lightly coat a medium saucepan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Add couscous; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add the water, and bring to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon salt; cook until all water has been absorbed and couscous is al dente, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine couscous, reserved red onion, parsley, mint, oil, and lemon juice; toss to combine. Season with remaining A teaspoon salt. Serve, garnished with lemon wedges.