Quick Herbed Couscous & Peas
From: EatingWellBy all means use fresh peas if you have them. And remember, the smaller they are, the less cooking time they'll need. (Frozen peas work fine if that's all you have.) To make this a little more substantial, you can - if you like - add a cupful of drained and rinsed canned chickpeas. Don't skimp on the herbs; the dish really shines with them.
Servings: 4 servings, 3/4 cup each
Prep: 20 mins
Total: 20 mins
- Rate and Comment
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Bring broth and oil to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cook peas in a medium saucepan of lightly salted water just until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain.
3. Add peas, parsley, mint, basil, lemon zest and pepper to the couscous; toss lightly with a fork. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 296, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Sodium 357 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7 g, Potassium 163 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 45%, Iron 15%. Exchanges: Starch 3.5,Fat 0.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
More Great Recipe Ideas from EatingWell
- 25 Dinners Ready in Under 20 Minutes
- 23 Quick and Healthy Chicken Recipes
- 29 Healthy Dinners Under $3
- Delicious Low Calorie Recipes
- Grab and Go Breakfasts
