Couscous Salad Couscous Pilaf Instant Pot Israeli Couscous Recipe

What Makes This Israeli Couscous Recipe So Great

Not a lot of people think of couscous when they think of amazing dishes, but they really should. This is one of those recipes that makes your mouth water while you cook couscous. Every step of this recipe (and there aren’t very many) will have you anticipating it in your bowl so you can shovel it in your mouth. Or maybe that’s just me! Warm corn and peas mixed with the flavorful couscous with the added crunch from the red onion, and the creamy feta cheese makes this the side dish of your dreams!

How To Make This Israeli Couscous Salad

What’s is in this Isreali Couscous Pilaf Recipe?

So I made up this recipe of course. My version includes Isreali couscous, peas, corn, carrots, turmeric, garam masala (and other spices) and is finished with red onion and feta cheese.

How Long Does It Take To Make Isreali Couscous?

Isreali Couscous. In the Instant Pot, you are looking at no more than 3 minutes under pressure with a 5-minute natural release for Israeli couscous.Regular Couscous. For regular couscous, you can set the pressure cooker to 0 minutes under pressure and quick release.

Tips and Tricks for Making this Israeli Couscous Pilaf Recipe

Wait until serving to add the cheese and onion for best results.Know what to buy. This is what Israeli couscous looks like. Tricolor. I often like to use this tricolor couscous to add a little more visual appeal to the dish.Regular couscous. Do not substitute regular couscous in this dish.Orzo. You can, however, substitute orzo if you prefer. Water absorption. The Couscous will continue to absorb water for a while after you cook it. So if you open the pot and see a little water left in there, just let the pasta sit in the pot for a few minutes.Chilling. Sometimes if I’m in a hurry, I rinse the couscous under cold water to chill it before adding the onions and cheese.

How To Serve Couscous Salad or Couscous Pilaf

Couscous Salad

Cook. Make the recipe according to the directions below.Chill. Let cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve.Mix. Add in red onion and feta cheese before serving.

Couscous Pilaf

Cook. Make the recipe according to the directions below. Mix. Add in red onions and feta cheese before serving. Serve. This recipe makes a great side for chicken.

What To Serve With This Pearled Couscous

Air Fryer Thai Peanut Chicken- A flavorful air fryer recipe.Keto Chicken Tenders- Kids love these dipped in my Big Mac Sauce.Pecan Crusted Chicken- A twist on low carb chicken.Brazilian Chicken- International flavors that come together in a flash.Chicken Adobo- A great main course. Chicken Tikka Bites- Family-friendly Indian cuisine.

Looking For More Great Vegetarian Instant Pot Dishes? Check These Out!

Barley Pilaf With Mushrooms - A delectably savory side dish.Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash - One of the tastiest spaghetti squash recipes out there!Farro Risotto With Butternut Squash - The savory and sweet flavors of fall in one delightful dish!Instant Pot Harira Soup - A deliciously authentic Morrocan stew.Instant Pot Baingan Bharta Eggplant Dip - A wonderful smoky Eggplant Bharta in your Instant Pot.Eggplant Pasta - Seriously one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had!Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili - The perfect dish for a cool Fall or Winter day.Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Soup - An effortlessly easy take on a delicious classic.Mushroom Mascarpone Pasta - One of the creamiest, tastiest pastas I’ve ever had.

So if you’re looking for an incredible side dish, or vegetarian meal, this Israeli Couscous Salad is the dish for you! Make it in your Instant Pot and you’ll never make it another way!