- 6
- 15 mins
- 20 mins
4.5/5
(13 Votes)
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
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.