Jan
5

Israeli Couscous with Red Pepper Sauce

It’s only day 5 of 2011 and already so many things have been happening. To start, we moved from our little apartment to an amazing new apartment that I am in love with. I promise to share pics soon as soon as I get everything set up and beautiful. On top of that I am currently on my way to Cancun! I thought, what better way to start 2011 than with a little vacation and food blogger camp! I can’t wait to share tons of pics with you guys when I get back. It’s sure to be a great week filled with fantastic food and a margarita or two, or three or forty! Okay, maybe not forty, but ya never know!

Recently I have formed an obsession with Israeli Couscous. I thought I was really fancy when I first discovered it last year and then realized that its really just pasta in a fun shape. Hey, whatever, it works for me! I love it. It cooks up in almost no time and you can dress it up with whatever you like. I love this Red Pepper Sauce that I make for just about everything. I use it as a sauce on the couscous, on fish, on chicken… it is totally versatile that you can add it to just about whatever you want.

Israeli Couscous with Red Pepper Sauce
Recipe Type: Pasta, Main Course
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Israeli Couscous
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 3 red bell peppers, roasted and skins removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 avocado
Instructions
  1. Cook the couscous according to the package directions and set aside.
  2. In a food processor combine the roasted red bell peppers, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil and vinegar/lemon juice. Blend until everything is broken up and the sauce is consistent. Pour the sauce over the freshly made couscous. Serve with avocado.

 

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Jessica @ How Sweet January 5, 2011 at 4:10 am

This is just calling my name. I love Israeli couscous!

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Gaby January 6, 2011 at 7:15 am

me too!! It’s one of my favorite things ever

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Heather (Heather's Dish) January 5, 2011 at 5:06 am

Israeli couscous has the most amazing texture…i adore it!

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Gaby January 6, 2011 at 7:15 am

its the best!!

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The Italian Dish January 5, 2011 at 6:39 am

Have fun Gaby! Can’t wait to hear about it.

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monika January 5, 2011 at 9:03 am

Lovely presentation! Can’t wait for all you new inspiration in 2011.

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Maris (In Good Taste) January 5, 2011 at 9:41 am

Yum! Looks great and I love the avocado slices here!

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Chicago Cuisine Critique January 5, 2011 at 12:38 pm

This looks and sounds delicious!

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Kristy January 5, 2011 at 4:47 pm

I’ve never had Israeli couscous but it looks amazing! Beautiful pic!!

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Gaby January 6, 2011 at 7:16 am

Kristy, you will love it!!

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Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen January 6, 2011 at 4:29 am

What a great simple red pepper sauce, I bet that would be great all all kinds of different things.

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Gaby January 6, 2011 at 3:00 pm

its delicious with fish too! omg. obsessed!

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Amanda January 6, 2011 at 7:24 am

That picture is perfection… and so is your couscous!! Perfectly done!

Blessings!

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Gaby January 6, 2011 at 3:00 pm

oooh Thank you Amanda! that just made my day!

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Kristen January 6, 2011 at 7:39 am

Have a great time!

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Gaby January 6, 2011 at 3:00 pm

wish you were here Kristen!

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g. January 6, 2011 at 9:30 am

gorgeous. love the red pepper sauce! have the best time in mexico!

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Gaby January 6, 2011 at 3:02 pm

thanks!! the red pepper sauce is AMAZING!!!!!

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marla January 6, 2011 at 2:53 pm

I love Israeli cous cous too! The red pepper sauce is both beautiful & I bet very tasty too :) xo
btw: having a blast in Cancun with you!

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Gaby January 6, 2011 at 3:01 pm

so much fun in cancun!! xoxo

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Lucy Lean January 6, 2011 at 10:49 pm

Your new years res – eat more grains – NOT!!! x

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k January 7, 2011 at 3:09 am

You should quick-fry it with some sauteed onions before cooking it…makes a world of a difference :)

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Maria January 7, 2011 at 6:19 am

I love the red pepper sauce! Great dish!

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Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking January 7, 2011 at 2:08 pm

Mmm, this looks delicious Gaby! I may have had Israeli couscous before, but I’m not sure. I love the stuff in the box at the grocery store – That’s all I know! Thanks for sharing this yummy dish :) Have a great weekend!

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Julien January 13, 2011 at 11:58 am

This looks yummy! Definitely going to make it this weekend, I think with this tabouleh recipe
http://www.fourgreensteps.com/community/recipes/appetizers/tabouleh

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Jenna March 9, 2011 at 1:38 pm

I’ve been drooling over this recipe for far too long, and tonight I’m finally making it. I’ll report back via TastyKitchen–I’m sure it will be fabulous!

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Jenna March 28, 2011 at 2:07 pm

Hi again Gaby,
just wanted to let you know that I blogged about your recipe and linked back to you today:
http://jennaseverythingblog.wordpress.com/2011/03/28/roasted-red-pepper-couscous-with-avocado-and-mozzarella/
Thanks again for a great recipe.

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