Harissa-Spiced Israeli Couscous |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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To make this dish flexitarian, replace tempeh with 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails intact. Prep: 25 minutes; For tempeh: Cook 37 minutes. For shrimp: Chill 30 minutes; Cook 28 minutes. Ingredients:
2 medium garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin |
1 teaspoon ground coriander |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
1 1/4 cups water |
2 (8-ounce) packages tempeh (such as litelife), cut into 1-inch squares |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup finely chopped onion |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
3/4 cup uncooked israeli couscous |
2 1/4 cups vegetable broth |
2 pints cherry tomatoes |
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as a combination of oregano, basil, and parsley) |
sea salt or kosher salt |
freshly ground black pepper |
minced cilantro (optional) |
grated parmesan cheese (optional) |
Directions:
1. For the marinade, combine all marinade ingredients in a medium bowl, and whisk.
2. a. For the tempeh, add 1 1/4 cups water to marinade. Arrange the tempeh in one layer in a large non-stick skillet. Pour marinade over tempeh. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Cover; simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Set aside; keep warm.
3. b. To use shrimp: Transfer marinade to a large zip-top plastic bag. Add shrimp; seal and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. Remove shrimp from bag, and discard marinade. Place shrimp on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Set aside; keep warm.
4. For the couscous, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add the couscous; sauté 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 12 minutes or until couscous is tender. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
5. For the tomatoes, combine tomatoes, oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in a large nonstick skillet over high heat; sauté 3 minutes or until tomatoes soften and begin to pop. Stir in herbs; sauté 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Divide the couscous among 4 wide soup bowls. Spoon tomatoes around couscous; top with tempeh or shrimp. Sprinkle with cilantro and Parmesan, if desired.
7. Nutritional analysis with shrimp: Calories 472 (40% from fat); Fat 21g (sat 7g, mono 11g, poly 2g); Cholesterol 192mg; Protein 32g; Carbohydrate 39g; Sugars 6g; Fiber 4g; Iron 4mg; Sodium 729mg; Calcium 192mg
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