Za’atar Israeli Couscous with Sweet Peas

Anastasia

4 years ago

In a previous post I shared with you my homemade Za’atar spice blend. And now it’s time to put it in use. First example is simple Za’atar Israeli couscous.

Few tablespoons of this incredible spice mix turn plain couscous into a fabulous side dish that will accompany any of your Mediterranean or Middle Eastern inspired meals. I added some peas for mild sweetness and more appealing look, and it was spot-on!

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add Israeli couscous and stir until it starts to brown. Then add salt and water. Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile heat a little bit of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic just until fragrant and then throw in sweet peas. Cook for 3 minutes.

When couscous is done, add it to a skillet with peas along with chopped herbs, Za’atar and black pepper. Squeeze some lemon juice, stir everything for a minute to combine and switch off the heat.

Serve warm as a side dish or cold as a salad.

Za’atar Israeli Couscous with Sweet Peas

This Za’atar Israeli couscous makes a fabulous side dish to accompany any Mediterranean or Middle Eastern inspired meal.

Author: Anastasia
Prep Time: 2 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Total Time: 14 minutes
Yield: 4
Category: Side dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

1 C Israeli couscous
1 3/4 C water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 C sweet peas
2 tbsp Za’atar spice
few sprigs of fresh herbs (parsley, mint or cilantro), chopped
squeeze of lemon
salt and black pepper to taste
olive oil for cooking

Instructions

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add Israeli couscous and stir until it starts to brown. Then add salt and water. Bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile heat a little bit of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic just until fragrant and then throw in sweet peas. Cook for 3 minutes.
When couscous is done, add it to a skillet with peas along with chopped herbs, Za’atar and black pepper. Squeeze some lemon juice, stir everything for a minute to combine and switch off the heat.
Serve warm as a side dish or cold as a salad.