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Citrus-scented Snap Pea & Carrot Couscous

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Use par-cooked Couscous which takes 5 minutes to cook.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas
  • 3 tbls sliced almonds
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup couscous
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat, then add the carrot and cook 1 minute. Add the snap peas and almonds; cook until crisp tender, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.

2. Return the saucepan to the heat and add the orange juice, salt, pepper and bring to a boil. Add the couscous and remove from the heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in the vegetables, raisins, basil and lemon zest.

Per serving 1 cup: 256 calories 5 points
5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 304mg sodium, 46g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 7g protein, 55mg calcium

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