Ptitim with Roasted Vegetables
Chewy toasted pearl couscous tossed with roasted peppers and courgette, a staple of Israeli family dinners.
- Time40 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.52 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the pepper, courgette and onion with 2 tablespoons of the oil and roast for 25 minutes until soft and browned.
25 min - 2
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a pan and toast the ptitim for 3 minutes, stirring, until golden.
3 min - 3
Add the garlic and cumin, then pour in the hot stock. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
8 min - 4
Fold in the roasted vegetables, lemon juice and parsley. Season with black pepper and serve warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.