Instant Pot Couscous with Turmeric and Feta
Say bye-bye to boring couscous and hello to flavorful couscous full of warming spices. This Instant Pot couscous with turmeric and feta is ready in just 15 minutes and makes a lovely side dish or salad topper.
Servings: 5
Calories: 274kcal
Equipment
- 1 pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ghee (can also use olive oil or butter)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1½ cup pearl couscous (also known as Israeli couscous)
- 1¾ cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
Garnishes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- Press 'saute' mode on the pressure cooker and allow it to heat up for about 30 seconds. Add ghee, turmeric, garlic, and black pepper. Saute for about 30 seconds until the spices are fragrant.
- Add couscous and stir to coat in the melted ghee and spice mixture. Toast for about 1 minute, then press 'cancel' on the pressure cooker.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, put the lid on the pressure cooker, turn the valve to the 'sealing' position, then set the pressure cooker to 'manual' mode (high pressure) for 3 minutes. The pressure cooker will take about 3 minutes to come to pressure before the cooking time starts.
- Once the timer goes off, do a "natural release" (i.e. leave the pressure cooker alone) for 5 minutes. Do a "quick release" (i.e. turn the valve to 'venting' mode to release any remaining steam)
- Stir, spoon into a serving bowl, and garnish with parsley and crumbled feta.
Notes
- Please note that nutrition facts are an estimate and can vary widely based on amounts and specific types used.
- Stovetop version: In a medium-sized pot heated to medium heat, saute ghee, turmeric, garlic, and black pepper for 30 seconds. Add couscous, stir and toast for 1 minute. Pour in vegetable broth, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer until the couscous is tender (about 15 minutes).
- Rice cooker version: Add ghee (or oil) and spices to a pot or pan and simmer for 30 seconds. Add the couscous and toast for 1 minute. Transfer the toasted couscous to the rice cooker, then add 1.5 cups of broth and cook on white rice mode.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 344IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg