Sirve:
12-16 servings
Pieza:
Complete Gourmet Collection - 8.5 Qt. Roaster
Saladmaster Food Processor
Contribuido por:
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef
Ingredientes
Descripción de la Receta:
Pearled couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, are small pellet shaped balls made with semolina flour. Israeli couscous has a nutty flavor and chewy texture. It cooks quickly and is delicious with sauces, or as part of a one pot meal with vegetables.
3
lbs
boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat and cut into bite sized pieces
(1.36
kg)
2
medium
onion, strung, use Cone #2
6
cloves
garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
2
tsp
basil, dry
(2
g)
2
tsp
thyme, dry
(2
g)
1
lemon
zest, shredded, use Cone #1
5
each
yellow/green summer squash, trim ends and cut large zucchini in 1⁄2 lengthwise, slice use Cone #4
6
cups
israeli couscous or pearl couscous
(1000
g)
2
tsp
natural salt (optional)
(5
g)
8
cups
chicken or vegetable stock
(2
L)
1⁄2
cup
kalamata olives, pitted, chopped
(90
g)
3
each
tomato, fresh, chopped
fresh chopped parsley & basil for garnish
optional: grated parmesan cheese
Preparación :
- Preheat roaster over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until a sprinkle of water skitters and dissipates.
- Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Cook ½ chicken pieces at a time so pan is not overcrowded. Don’t worry if chicken is not fully cooked. Remove chicken from the pan, along with any juices and place in a clean dish.
- Sauté onions and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add basil, thyme and summer squash and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add couscous, salt, chicken stock, olives and cooked chicken pieces along with any juices that accumulated, stir and cover roaster with lid.
- When Vapo-Valve™ begins to click steadily, turn heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, until couscous if tender but firm to the bite.
- Remove lid, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Garnish with chopped fresh tomato and herbs or serve them in a small bowl on the side to add to each serving.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Tips
Consejos:
- Omit chicken and substitute for cooked chickpeas for a vegan/vegetarian entrée
- Add in baby spinach at the end of cooking time for additional vegetables.
- Spice it up with a sprinkle or two of crushed red pepper.
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