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israeli couscous with green beans, feta, and raisins

details
  • Serves 4
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 25 minutes
ingredients
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups Israeli (pearl) couscous
  • 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in half crosswise
  • 1 cucumber, seeded, and cut into 1 inch pieces (peeling is optional)
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup roasted pistachios
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

directions

In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook couscous for 4 minutes. Add green beans, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Drain, and run under cold water until cool.

Transfer green beans and couscous to a large bowl. Add cucumber, feta, pistachios, raisins, vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.