Fregola con Verdure (Sardinian Couscous with Vegetables)
Fregola is Sardinia’s answer to couscous—tiny toasted pasta pearls that absorb flavor like a sponge. This dish is light, nutty, and packed with seasonal vegetables.
Servings
4
4
Ready In:
30
30
Calories:
610
Good For:
Lunch
Fregola con Verdure (Sardinian Couscous with Vegetables)
Fregola is Sardinia’s answer to couscous—tiny toasted pasta pearls that absorb flavor like a sponge. This dish is light, nutty, and packed with seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients
1 Cup Fregola (or Israeli couscous)
½ Onion, finely chopped
1 Bell Pepper, diced
½ tsp Dried Oregano
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Zucchini, diced
½ cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
2 cups Vegetable Broth
¼ cup Fresh Basil, chopped
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, zucchini, and bell pepper until they are softened.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, zucchini, and bell pepper until they are softened.
Step 2
Stir in fregola and toast for 2 minutes, then add cherry tomatoes and oregano.
Stir in fregola and toast for 2 minutes, then add cherry tomatoes and oregano.
Step 3
Pour in the broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until the fregola is tender and the liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
Pour in the broth, bring to a simmer, and cook until the fregola is tender and the liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
Step 4
Season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Serve warm.
Season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Serve warm.
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