Israeli Couscous Stuffed Grilled Peaches
Posted by Katie on Aug 3, 2012 in Grilling, Katie Original, side dish | 13 comments
I love me some couscous. Just this year I finally tried Israeli style couscous which is a more pearl like pasta unlike the very grainy (and as my husband would say, sand like) pasta. I’ve been cooking with it more and more and thankfully, my husband loves the thicker version. During one of my trips to World Market I stumbled across a couscous medley. This medley has Israeli-style couscous, orzo, peas and lentils. A little more extra jazz than your traditional couscous. How I thought of making this recipe is still beyond me. I knew I wanted couscous the night I was planning to do some recipe developing, and I knew I wanted to have peaches in it.
As I grilled chicken that had been marinated in peach purée, I added a few peaches to the grill. In my mind I was going to chop the grilled peaches and toss them into the couscous. However, once I started making this couscous medley I soon realized that tossing was out of the question! That’s when I thought to stuff them or in this case place them on top of the peach. The flavors married together so well; the sweet and savory mix was out of this world delicious! This hot side dish could even be served cold for a picnic!
Source: Katie Original Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 peaches, halved and pitted
- 1-3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1-1/4 cup Coucous Medley
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 8 basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tbsp green onion diced
Directions
- Preheat grill to high. Place halved peaches on hot grill flesh side down. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until grill marks appear on peaches.
- Using a large pot bring 1-3/4 cups chicken broth to a boil.Then add olive oil and couscous medley. Stir well and cook on low for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir. Add diced red bell pepper, chopped spinach, green onions, and basil. Place lid on pot and set aside off the heat for another 5 minutes.
- When couscous medley is done begin to plate your side dish. Place a large scoop of couscous medley on top of the flesh of one peach. Repeat until all of your peaches have been "filled".
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I absolutely loveeeee couscous, and peaches, and everything about this recipe. you’re the best!
Looks yummy and easy to make. nice marriage of savory and sweet. lovely pics.
I love Israeli couscous – we actually had some last night. I love the idea of combining with peaches.
I love these flavor combinations! I need to try this soon!
Did you declare it Peach Week without telling us? All these peach recipes look great, especially this one because I love Israeli couscous as well.
Suzanne, I know I should have declared it peach week… these were all the recipes I tried when I had the boxes of peaches!
I can’t keep up with you! How often are you posting?! Your pictures are just gorgeous. I’ve never considered peach as a savory!
Thanks April. I try to post Monday, Wednesday, Fridays. Definitely give this savory/sweet side dish a try… you will instantly fall in love!
Ohhhhh wowzah! These sound amazing!
Thanks Laurie–they are pretty stellar if I do say so myself!
These look amazing! I absolutely love israeli couscous AND I love grilled peaches – I’ve never thought of putting them together, but it sounds (+ looks) like it would be wonderful. Awesome idea + fantastic pictures, katie!
Thanks Amy! Great twist on the sweet and savory combo!
What a lovely meal – bet it tastes fantastic! We’ve grilled more peaches than ever this summer, so delicious!