Green Pea Couscous Recipe

Name: Green Pea Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 pound (1 1/2 cups) Israeli couscous; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and finely diced (see page 250); 3 green onions, green and pale green parts, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (see page 250); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 pound (1 1/2 cups) Israeli couscous
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and finely diced (see page 250)
3 green onions, green and pale green parts, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (see page 250)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2
Add the couscous and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
3
Drain well in a colander.
4
Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
5
Stir in the zest, lemon juice, and honey and cook for 30 seconds.
6
Add the couscous, peas, and red pepper and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
7
Stir in the green onions, pine nuts, and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
8
Serve hot or at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

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Yes, Green Pea Couscous falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Pea Couscous

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