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Pearl Couscous with Sautéed Leeks

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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 big spoonful ghee
  • 2 cups pearl couscous
  • 1 large leek white part only, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • Fresh herbs to stir in at the end: Italian flat leaf parsley and chives
  • Fresh Lemon zest (from 1/2 lemon)

Instructions

  • In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil and ghee until shimmering.
  • Add the slices of leek and sauté until softened, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • When you can easily pierce the leek slices with a fork
  • add the couscous.
  • Toast the couscous until it smells fragrant and you notice the couscous turns a light brown. This should take about 5-8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, give it all a stir and, as soon as you smell the garlic (about 1-2 minutes), add the broth and butter.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, for about 15-20 minutes. The couscous is done when the liquid is absorbed and the couscous tastes al dente. You want it to have a little bit of a bite, just like pasta.
  • Take the pot off the heat, use a fork to fluff the couscous and stir in fresh herbs and lemon zest.