Israeli Couscous with Olives, Arugula, & Feta

Preparation info
  • Serves

    8

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Fresh with Anna Olson

By Anna Olson

Published 2009

  • About

In the middle of winter, you sometimes need a break from potato dishes or other heavy-duty carbs. This couscous has hints of summer vibrance, but it’s a tasty side for a braised dish like a lamb stew or even Osso Buco.

Ingredients

1 cup Israeli couscous

Method

Bring 1¼ cups (3 10 mL) lightly salted water up to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has been absorbed. Scrape the couscous into a strainer and rinse it under cold water to cool. Transfer the couscous to a bowl and toss with the olive oil to coat. Add the arugula, olives, onion, feta, celery, and lemon jui