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Toasted Israeli Couscous with Vegetables and Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette (Bobby Flay) Recipe

Toasted Israeli Couscous with Vegetables and Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette (Bobby Flay) Recipe

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Toasted Israeli Couscous with Vegetables and Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette (Bobby Flay)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb israeli couscous
salt
12 spears asparagus, grilled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 zucchini, halved, grilled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow squash, halved, grilled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large red peppers, grilled, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
freshly ground black pepper
lemon-balsamic vinaigrette, recipe follows
1 small shallot, minced
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
3 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Heat large saute pan on grates of the grill over medium heat. Add couscous and toast until lightly golden brown.
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt and toasted couscous and cook until al dente. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Add grilled vegetables, olives, basil, and vinaigrette and toss until combined; season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving or cover and refrigerate.
Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette:
Whisk shallot, juice, zest, vinegars, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	547.85 Kcal (2294 kJ)
Calories from fat	467.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.94g	80%
Sodium	421.94mg	18%
Potassium	372.08mg	8%
Total Carbs	17.5g	6%
Sugars	8.26g	33%
Dietary Fiber	3.42g	14%
Protein	2.9g	6%
Vitamin C	114.9mg	192%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	30.8mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.39 Kcal (739 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.72g	80%
Sodium	135.85mg	18%
Potassium	119.8mg	8%
Total Carbs	5.64g	6%
Sugars	2.66g	33%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	14%
Protein	0.93g	6%
Vitamin C	37mg	192%
Iron	0.4mg	7%
Calcium	9.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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