Whole-Wheat Couscous with Parmesan & Peas

By gvcathy

Ingredients

• Active Time: 15 Minutes
• Total Time: 20 Minutes
• 6 servings, 2/3 cup each
• Couscous, which is actually a type of tiny pasta, makes an almost-instant side dish. Happily, the whole-wheat variety is just as fast to prepare as regular couscous. Lemon zest is a delicious accent to nutty Parmesan in this Italian-inspired couscous.
• 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup whole-wheat couscous
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
• salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from cooking.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine broth, water and oil in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let plump for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook peas on the stovetop or in the microwave according to package directions.

Add the peas, dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the couscous; mix gently and fluff with a fork. Serve hot, sprinkled with cheese.