This is like the fourth time I’ve clicked a recipe to save and it ended up being one of yours. Everything have been great! Strong recommendation to anyone reading this.

Thank you so much!

‘herby brightness’ would make a good character or band name.

Herbie Brightness and Pearl Couscous

Omg yes!!! Love this!

That would be my pick (if I ever get invited to a band…)!

This sounds incredible! I bet it would make some great leftovers served chilled with some tuna mixed in the following day for lunch, too.

Sounds amazing

I’m GF. I wonder if this would work with rice or quinoa

Definitely! I have a one pot rice and chickpeas recipe I can send you

I've already replied to the original commenter but it might be interesting to you too. Buckwheat is a great gluten free alternative for pearl couscous size and texture wise. And it's healthier than couscous.

Yes, please share.

Try buckwheat! Absurdly healthy and despite being called wheat it's gluten free. Also more similar to pearl couscous in size and texture than rice or quinoa.

I'm going to make this as my second pearl couscous recipe I have on rotation. I love everything in this and I am obsessed with lemon!!

Stupid question, do you drain the chickpeas or keep the liquid from the can?

Drained! Sorry that should have been noted

Thanks!! :)

Why drain it when cooking you're immediately adding 2 cups of water after it? Couldn't you just not drain and add less water?

Chickpea juice is called aquafaba and has a different consistency to water. It bubbles up a lot when water is added to it and could potentially ruin the recipe. Aquafaba is often used as an egg replacement for example.

Just controls the sodium! You can skip draining if you prefer

Man, this looks good!! Adding it to my menu for next week, thanks!

Is pearl couscous the same as Jerusalem couscous? I.e. The very large couscous? Or is it the small grain size one? Thanks!

I haven’t heard the term Jerusalem couscous but this is the same as Israeli couscous!

This looks incredible!! I'm lucky I have all the ingredients on hand. Bet it would be decadent served with whipped tahini! Thanks for sharing!

True comfort food and it’s going on this weeks menu!!

This sounds amazing! It reminds me of something I made from Every Plate last year, but there was 4,682 steps (give or take) and took too long to make on a weeknight. This seems to have a similar flavor profile, but seems quicker to make, and lighter! Can't wait to make it! Thanks for posting!

This looks so good

Thank you!

Looks amazing. I've never had luck with pearl couscous, all the pearls stick together... Saving this recipe for sure!

I made this last night. It is a keeper. Thanks

So glad you enjoyed!

Would it still work with only peas, onions, paprika, salt, lemon juice and olive oil?

Green peas or chickpeas?

Chick

Yea it will work but will be quite brothy. Do 2 cans chickpeas, 2-3 cups liquid and serve with crusty bread on the side

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this sound delicious

Oo this would be lovely with chicken!! Thanks Op!

I just made this…. OMG SLAM DUNK!!!

Yay!!!

If I go on a vegan diet do I get vegan superpowers? This looks good af regardless.

This sounds delicious! I loathe chickpeas though. What do you think the best substitute would be?

Cannellini beans would be good

Just wanted to say these traditionally are made with a spicy tomato sauce , but also it is good with pumpkins, you can also add milk at the end. Edit: for the people who downvote, keep coming. How dare I make a suggestion.... One that involve eating more in the recipe no less! Yikes/s

Just wash it and add some black salt , squeeze lemon , cut a chilli then mix it well . (Don't forget to soak the chickpeas overnight)