Another hearty Israeli couscous salad, coming your way!


I did a leg workout at the gym and then ate painfully early because I have to go get a cavity filled in an hour. That’s right—yesterday it was my eyes, today it’s my teeth. I figured it must be from all the candy I eat or something. Speaking of sweets, I’m hoping to get back from that and from my writer’s group with enough time to bake this little diddy this afternoon. I made them once before and they were pretty darn unbelievable. The boy is having a really stressful week at work so I thought I would surprise him. Except for the fact that he’s probably reading this right now and therefore it won’t be a surprise anymore. Oh well, they’ll still be good…even if I can’t chew ’em because my mouth will still be numb from the novacaine shot.
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies
July 14, 2010 at 11:46 amOhh – that egg looks amazing! Love the idea of pairing the egg with couscous. Oh – and of course, feta.
Dorry
July 14, 2010 at 11:52 amThose nutri-grain bars looks great! Good luck at the dentist. 🙂
Kristin @ Navigating the Waves
July 14, 2010 at 11:56 amIf eating candy is wrong, then it’s no fun to be right.
Hope your appointment goes well! And that’s really sweet of you to make delicious treats for the boy 🙂
Courtney (Delightful Devours)
July 14, 2010 at 11:57 amWow I love the idea of the pairing an egg with this salad! I love your brain for some of the recipes you come up with!
Do you have any great dinner recipes that include fresh spinach?
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
July 14, 2010 at 11:57 amI live at the dentist and the eye dr. The dentists says I have ‘soft teeth.’ He doesn’t see how much chocolate I eat.
Rachel
July 14, 2010 at 11:58 amEggs are the BOMB.com
Kacy
July 14, 2010 at 11:59 amThat looks great!
Good luck at the dentist. I hate getting cavities filled, ugh.
The Wife of a Dairyman
July 14, 2010 at 12:01 pmLove cannellini beans and I just had a hard boiled egg, sliced on a sandwich thin….so good~ Love eggs also. Your lunch was loaded with protein, like that idea for next time.
Estela @ Weekly Bite
July 14, 2010 at 12:08 pmWhat a great looking lunch! Good luck at the Dentist!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
July 14, 2010 at 12:08 pmBoo to cavities– I’ve never had one, and hope to keep it that way.
I love, love, love israeli couscous. Such great chew!
Valerie
July 14, 2010 at 12:22 pmThose bars look great! If you are ever looking for something similar with a bit of chocolate try these.
http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=226739
I usually up the oats and use a mix of whole wheat flour. Even the husband who is quite skeptical of healthy deserts loves them.
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman
July 14, 2010 at 12:23 pmOh no, cavities are no fun. Good luck!
Anya @ Fitness & Sunshine
July 14, 2010 at 12:24 pmGreat savory recipe! I love eggs with the runny yolk 🙂
Michelle @ NewLeafEats
July 14, 2010 at 12:48 pmI’ve never had Israeli couscous–just the smaller grain kind, and I pretty much love those!
I probably could post the husband’s deepest darkest secrets on my blog and he would never know. I’ve had my blog since November and he still hasn’t read it!
Candice
July 14, 2010 at 1:02 pmI love Israeli couscous…and I love surprising my husband!
Courtney @ 3 Months
July 14, 2010 at 1:02 pmOooh, good luck at the dentist!
Claire
July 14, 2010 at 1:07 pmOh no! Good luck at the dentist lady! I remember when you made those…thanks for reminding me to try them!
Heather
July 14, 2010 at 1:36 pmi like the egg combo…that sounds really great with the couscous!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
July 14, 2010 at 1:41 pmI have all of this in the pantry!! Guess what I’m having for lunch tomorrow?? 😀
Lisa
July 14, 2010 at 1:51 pmI love couscous but have never tried Israeli couscous. It looks interesting!
MMiller
July 14, 2010 at 1:58 pmI also have never tried Israeli couscous! It looks more like quinoa! I do love couscous though! Maybe I will give it a try!
Katie Heddleston
July 14, 2010 at 2:11 pmThat little ditty looks yummy. Hope you didn’t ruin the surprise! Have a great evening 🙂
Maggie @ Fit.Fun.Food
July 14, 2010 at 2:40 pmI really like the look of that recipe! All of those textures together must be amazing! I bet it would go nicely with a bit of crunch – bacon? nuts?
Meg
July 14, 2010 at 2:46 pmThat looks awesome 🙂 Hope you have a great night and are able to surprise the boy 😀 How thoughtful!
kristina
July 14, 2010 at 3:43 pmthat looks delish! your man sounds like mine, with regards to work stress. what does he do for a living??
Staceyhttp://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/
July 14, 2010 at 3:57 pmI love that combination.
Jessica @ The Process of Healing
July 14, 2010 at 4:03 pmThose bars sound delicious!
Kelsey (Nourishing Noshes)
July 14, 2010 at 4:15 pmI’ve never had a cavity and I have to admit- it’s one of my biggest fears!! Good luck getting it filled! You’ll be eating those bars in no time! PS- you can always send some my way 😉
emilie
July 14, 2010 at 4:15 pmpsh, it’s never the candy’s fault–blame not enough fluoride in the water ;)!
Leanne
July 14, 2010 at 4:41 pmI’m going to have to try that couscous, it looks good. I’ve also never tried a fried egg with couscous. Now I’m craving eggs..
Lisa @ bakebikeblog
July 14, 2010 at 5:05 pmI LOVE this dish!!! What a great idea to add the egg too….yum!!
Alyssa @ bride to be fit
July 14, 2010 at 5:31 pmIsn’t eating an early dinner the worst?? When I waitress, I have to be at work at 430, which means I have to eat dinner before that! It just throws everything wayyy off!
Michal
July 14, 2010 at 5:35 pmThe nutrigrain bars look yum! I wonder if Earth Balance would work as well as regular butter?
Hope the dentist went well and the boyfriend appreciated the treat!
Camille
July 14, 2010 at 6:04 pmAt least you are getting all the doctory stuff out of the way!
Liv
July 14, 2010 at 6:46 pmJenna, where do you buy your Israeli couscous? I have no less than three grocery stores in the one-block radius around my apartment, and I haven’t been able to track it down!
Cara
July 14, 2010 at 6:46 pmYour poor teeth…hopefully everything went OK and you are not in too much discomfort.
Diana @ frontyardfoodie
July 14, 2010 at 6:52 pmI hate getting fillings! I hope you’re doing okay! Nothing like a tooth in pain to make eating unpleasant. Heal up so you can eat well!
Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog)
July 15, 2010 at 11:20 amThat runny egg yolk looks heavenly!
Jenn