Instant Pot® Piccata Israeli Couscous

Instant Pot® Piccata Israeli Couscous

Recipe by lutzflcat from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons diced shallot
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 teaspoon caper brine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
  • 4 lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot®), and select Saute function. Heat butter and oil until butter is melted. Add shallot, lemon zest, and garlic; cook until garlic is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add couscous and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and toasted, about 2 minutes. Turn off Saute function.
  • Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Carefully release pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid, and stir in the capers and caper brine.
  • Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 61
  • Carbohydrate: 4g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Sugar: 1g

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