Ptitim (Israel couscous) with Homemade Pesto
Pesto ptitim is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the unique taste and texture of Israeli pearl couscous with the vibrant flavors of pesto. This dish can be served as a satisfying main course or as a side dish.
Equipment
- 1 Food processor or blender
Ingredients
Ptitim
- 60 g ptitim
- 1 tsp salt
- water
Pesto
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- For ptitim, settle the water with some salt to boil. When it starts boiling, add the ptitim and cook for 8-10 minutes. Then drain it and set it aside.
- For the pesto, combine the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Gradually add the olive oil while continuing to pulse, until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached.
- Mix the ptitim with the homemade pesto, making sure to evenly coat the grains. Enjoy!