"This 30 minute Pearl Couscous packs tons of fabulous flavor and is utterly addictive! It's made with simple ingredients in just one pot & can be made in advance! Serve it as a side, lunch or main meal!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 ½ TBS Olive Oil
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2 medium shallots (– finely diced (about 1/3 heaping cup))
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2 large Lemons (– zested & juiced (1/4 cup juice) (1 TBS & ½ tsp Zest - DIVIDED))
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1 ½ Cups Israeli Pearl Couscous
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1 ¾ Cups Stock or Water
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1 (8 ounce) Jar Oil-Packed Julienne Sun-Dried Tomatoes (– drained & 2 TBS Oil reserved)
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1 (14 ounce) can Chickpeas (– drained & rinsed)
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3 ounces Baby Arugula (– or more to taste)
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3 large Green Onions (– thinly sliced)
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6 ounces Feta Cheese (– crumbled)
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½ Cup Fresh Herbs (– chopped (Dill, Basil, Parsley, Chives, Cilantro, Mint) (SEE NOTES))
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3 TBS Toasted Pine Nuts ((SEE NOTES))
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Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper
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¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1 small clove Garlic (– minced)
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1 tsp EACH: Dijon Mustard & Honey