Israeli Couscous with Pecans

Elevate your side dish game with this Israeli Couscous with Pecans recipe, a perfect balance of nutty, savory, and subtly sweet flavors. The pearl-like Israeli couscous is lightly toasted for a rich, toasty base, then combined with crunchy toasted pecans, tangy dried cranberries, and aromatic shallots and garlic. Fresh parsley adds a bright herbal note, while a touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper ties it all together. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, serves as an elegant and versatile dish—ideal for weeknight dinners or as a standout addition to your holiday spread. Serve it warm for a comforting side or at room temperature for a picnic-perfect salad. Wholesome, flavorful, and irresistibly textured, this is a recipe you'll reach for again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Israeli couscous
• 1.5 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cups Pecans, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Shallot, finely diced
• 0.25 cups Dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the Israeli couscous, stirring for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.

Step 3

Pour in 1.5 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the couscous is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the chopped pecans and toast them for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove the pecans from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and diced shallot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and softened.

Step 7

Stir in the cooked couscous, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring to combine and heat through.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.

Step 9

Transfer the couscous to a serving dish and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	696.7 grams (696.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1508

Total Fat 70.30g	90%
Saturated Fat 8.00g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1243mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 191.20g	70%
Dietary Fiber 20.60g	74%
Total Sugars 28.10g
Protein 31.60g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 168mg	13%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 828mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 50.2%