Israeli Couscous Recipe | Ptitim

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🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa adds protein and fiber, while rice is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is cost-effective.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

In a pot, heat the oil, when hot, add chopped onion and cook until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.

Add the Israeli couscous, tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.

Add water, stir and cover. Reduce the heat to low, cook for about 6-8 minutes (read package instructions). Turn the heat off, stir, then cover and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Serve!

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