Quick Herbed Couscous and Peas Recipe

Quick Herbed Couscous and Peas Recipe

  • 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
  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.