Israeli Couscous and Cheese Recipe

Israeli Couscous and Cheese Recipe

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup diced pimientos
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 3 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir couscous in the melted butter until slightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until most of the stock is absorbed and the couscous have plumped, 6 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir heavy cream and pimientos into couscous; add cayenne pepper and cook until couscous is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until melted; add chives and stir to combine. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
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