Grill/Barbecue

Beans and Couscous with Sizzled Onions

December 19, 2023
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Photo by Jack Prefontaine
  • Prep time 20 minutes
  • Cook time 20 minutes
  • Serves 4-6
Author Notes

This "salad" is a carb overload. Lightened only by fat and acid, it really is a winter salad that is almost refreshing. The bright and acidic citrus juice added mixed with the abundance of fresh herbs, it is a reprieve from the rest of winter foods while still supplying you with comfort and sustenance. —Jack Prefontaine

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 can white beans (butter, Great Northern, Pinto, Navy beans, cannellini)
  • 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (or any nut)
  • 4-6 green onions
  • 1/2 bunch dill
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro (or any other tender herb)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
Directions
  1. Cook couscous according to instructions (mine was 1 cup of couscous to 1 ½ cups of water for 10 minutes)
  2. Chop onions and walnuts
  3. Heat oil in a pan at medium heat and toast walnuts until golden and you can smell the walnuts, then remove the walnuts.
  4. Fry the onions until golden around the edges and remove from heat
  5. Mix couscous and beans in a bowl. Add oil and onions and all of the herbs.
  6. Taste and season with salt, pepper and lemon juice or vinegar.
  7. Top with walnuts and any extra herbs you want

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