It's mac and cheese in small, round form! Chef john's recipe swaps israeli couscous for the macaroni and gets a bit of heat from diced pimentos and cayenne pepper.
Ingredients For Israeli Couscous And Cheese Recipe
2 teaspoon Butter
1 cup Pearl Couscous
2 cup Chicken Broth
0.5 cup Heavy cream
0.25 cup Diced pimientos
1 As required Pinch cayenne pepper, or more
3 ounce Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Chives
Nutrition value
291
calories per serving
9 g Fat26 g Protein24 g Carbs5 g FiberOther
Current Totals
9 g Fat
26 g Protein
24 g Carbs
5 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
24 g
Protein
26 g
Fiber
5 g
Fats
Fat
9 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
212 mg
Iron
2 mg
Vitamin A
52 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
4 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
22 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
1 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
68 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
332 mg
Selenium
29 mcg
Zinc
3 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment