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Ptitim (Israeli Couscous) with Chicken and Vegetables

A bright, tasty dinner for the whole family in 30 minutes. It comes out really flavorful and filling. Use any vegetables you like—just don't overcook them, or they'll turn to mush. Tip: you can also cook the ptitim separately (boil it in plenty of salted water like regular pasta, then drain in a colander) and stir it in already cooked, so you're sure not to overdo anything. Enjoy!

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:
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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 39 % 9 g
Fats 26 % 6 g
Carbohydrates 35 % 8 g
115 kcal
GI: 38 / 63 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 35 min

  1. Step 1:

    Step 1

    Here's what you'll need.

  2. Step 2:

    Step 2

    Start by cutting the onion, carrot, and celery into medium dice.

  3. Step 3:

    Step 3

    Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet and sauté the chopped vegetables for a few minutes. If you like, add a small pat of butter (about 10–15 g).

  4. Step 4:

    Step 4

    Finely chop the garlic and cut the bell pepper into a small dice.

  5. Step 5:

    Step 5

    Add the pepper and garlic to the pan and cook another 2–3 minutes.

  6. Step 6:

    Step 6

    Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and add it to the pan.

  7. Step 7:

    Step 7

    Cook the mixture for 3–4 minutes until the chicken firms up. Season with salt and pepper, and add your favorite spices if you like (I used paprika).

  8. Step 8:

    Step 8

    Halve the cherry tomatoes. You can use regular tomatoes instead—just peel them first and cut them into cubes.

  9. Step 9:

    Step 9

    Add the tomatoes to the pan and scatter the ptitim on top.

  10. Step 10:

    Step 10

    Pour in water (or broth)—enough to fully cover the ptitim.

  11. Step 11:

    Step 11

    Cook until all the liquid is absorbed. Stir in chopped fresh herbs if you like (I used parsley). The dish is ready to serve.

  12. Step 12:

    Step 12

    Enjoy!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Onion - 41  kcal/100g
  • Sweet pepper - 27  kcal/100g
  • Carrots - 33  kcal/100g
  • Dried carrots - 275  kcal/100g
  • Boiled carrots - 25  kcal/100g
  • Garlic - 143  kcal/100g
  • Celery - 12  kcal/100g
  • Celery Roots - 32  kcal/100g
  • Vegetable oil - 873  kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0  kcal/100g
  • Ground hot pepper - 21  kcal/100g
  • Cherry tomatoes - 15  kcal/100g
  • Chicken breast (fillet) - 113  kcal/100g
  • Couscous - 112  kcal/100g

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