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Israeli Couscous recipe with mushrooms and spinach.

Easy Israeli Couscous

Julia
This Israeli couscous with spinach and mushrooms is a quick and healthy weeknight meal packed with savory flavors and nutritious ingredients. Ready in 20 minutes, it’s perfect for busy families!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2 servings
Calories 582 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

For the Couscous

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • 2 cups water

For the Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, sliced into cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups baby bella mushrooms, or cremini
  • 4-5 cups spinach
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, freshly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1-2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Prepare the veggies: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
    1 cup yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Cook the mushrooms: Add the mushrooms and sauté for another 3 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
    1 ½ cups baby bella mushrooms
  • Add spinach: Stir in the spinach, salt, pepper, and vegetable broth. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
    4-5 cups spinach, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • Cook the couscous: In a medium pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Israeli couscous and toast it for about 2 minutes until it’s lightly golden.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • Simmer the couscous: Pour in 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the couscous is al dente. Drain any excess liquid.
    2 cups water
  • Combine and serve: Mix the cooked couscous into the spinach and mushroom mixture. Top with crumbled feta, a drizzle of lemon juice, and freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1-2 tablespoons feta cheese, 1 tablespoon parsley

NOTES

  • To Store. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • To Reheat. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of vegetable broth to bring it back to life.
  • Make It Ahead. This dish holds up well for leftovers, so feel free to prepare it a day in advance. Just reheat in the microwave or stovetop.
  • Toast the couscous. Optional PRO step if you have more time! Lightly toast the couscous in oil before adding water, giving it a nutty flavor and improving texture.
  • Water. To cook the couscous, you can swap in broth for even more flavor!

NUTRITION

Calories: 582kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 855mgPotassium: 881mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5863IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 3mg
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