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Israeli Couscous and Kale Salad

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Incredibly easy to cook, Israeli couscous does a great job of absorbing the flavors of the herbs and spices in this vegan salad recipe. Like traditional couscous, Israeli couscous is tiny nuggets of semolina pasta, but the nuggets run a bit larger in the Israeli version. Mixed with fresh kale, colorful veggies, herbs, and spices, it makes a delicious pasta salad that will keep well in the refrigerator for up to three days. Add some cooked chickpeas to make it a heartier meal.

From Forks Over Knives Family

By Darshana Thacker,

Ingredients

  • ½ bunch kale, thick stems removed, leaves chopped fine (about 2 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1½ limes)
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock or no-oil, low-sodium store-bought vegetable stock
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 2 small garlic cloves, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon sweet or mild paprika
  • 1 cup whole wheat Israeli couscous
  • ½ medium tomato, cored and cut into ¼-inch pieces (about ½ cup)
  • ½ red or orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch pieces (about ½ cup)
  • ¼ medium cucumber, cut into ¼-inch pieces (about ½ cup)
  • 4 scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons raisins or currants
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, place the kale and lime juice. Mix well so the leaves are well coated. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, place the Vegetable Stock, onion, garlic, curry powder, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and add the couscous. Cook over medium heat, uncovered, until the liquid has been absorbed and the couscous is al dente, 5 to 10 minutes. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water toward the end of cooking if the liquid is absorbed and the couscous starts to stick to the pan. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
  3. Add the reserved kale to the bowl with the couscous along with the tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, parsley, basil, raisins, pine nuts, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and adjust the seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Darshana Thacker

Darshana Thacker is chef and culinary project manager for Forks Over Knives. A graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute, she is the author of Forks Over Knives: Flavor! She created the recipes for Forks Over Knives Family and was a lead recipe contributor to the New York Times bestseller The Forks Over Knives Plan. Her recipes have been published in The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook, Forks Over Knives—The Cookbook, Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health, and LA Yoga magazine online. Visit DarshanasKitchen.com for more.

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