Couscous Recipe ☆ Instant Pot® Herbed Israeli Couscous

This couscous is a lovely side dish, or can be the base to a main meal. It's also fast to make using the Instant Pot®.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
• 8 ounces pearl (Israeli) couscous
• 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®), divided
• 1 teaspoon Tuscan herb olive oil
• 1 tablespoon basil leaves, cut in thin strips
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Cooking Directions

1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot. Add chicken broth and couscous. Stir. Cancel Saute mode.
2. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff couscous with a fork.
4. Pour olive oil over the couscous. Sprinkle the Greek seasoning over the top. Mix to combine. Add basil, parsley, and rosemary; toss to disperse throughout.

Nutrition Facts

• calories254.4
• carbohydrateContent44.1 g
• cholesterolContent9.5 mg
• fatContent4.6 g
• fiberContent2.9 g
• proteinContent7.6 g
• saturatedFatContent2.1 g
• sodiumContent508.6 mg
• sugarContent0.4 g