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Toasted Israeli Couscous with Vegetables and Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay
- Total Time:
- 1 hr 30 min
- Prep:
- 30 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- 30 min |
- Cook:
- 30 min
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Yield:
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Israeli couscous
- Salt
- 12 spears asparagus, grilled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 zucchini, halved, grilled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow squash, halved, grilled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large red peppers, grilled, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette, recipe follows
- LEMON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Heat large saute pan on grates of the grill over medium heat. Add couscous and toast until lightly golden brown.
Bring 6 cups of water to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt and toasted couscous and cook until al dente. Drain well and place in a large bowl. Add grilled vegetables, olives, basil, and vinaigrette and toss until combined; season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving or cover and refrigerate.
Whisk shallot, juice, zest, vinegars, and salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified.