Five-Minute Herbed Couscous with Peas

Name: Five-Minute Herbed Couscous with Peas
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: middle eastern
Ingredients: 200 g couscous; 250 ml low-sodium vegetable stock (boiling); 150 g frozen peas; 1.5 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 whole lemon (zest and juice); 2 handfuls parsley and mint (chopped); 2 stalks green onions (sliced)

Couscous steamed in stock with peas, lemon, and a shower of herbs — the fastest side dish that isn’t toast.

9 mineasy4 servings$middle easternVeganVegetarianDairy-free

Why it earns its place. A five-minute side that adds a whole grain and a green vegetable to any plate.

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Ingredients · 4 servings

200 gcouscous
250 mllow-sodium vegetable stock — boiling
150 gfrozen peas
1.5 tbspolive oil
0.5 wholelemon — zest and juice
2 handfulsparsley and mint — chopped
2 stalksgreen onions — sliced

Contains: gluten. Always check labels — brands vary.

Method

Couscous and peas in a bowl; boiling stock over, plate on top, five minutes.
5 min
Fluff with a fork; oil, lemon, herbs, and green onions through.
Season and serve warm or room temperature.

Nutrition per serving

230calories

8 gprotein

40 gcarbs

6 gfat

4 gfiber

0.8 gsat fat

260 mgsodium

0 gadded sugar

Editorial estimates per serving. Counts 4 different plants toward your weekly variety.

Make it yours

allergyQuinoa for gluten-free — cook per pack instead

availabilityAny soft herb — dill and cilantro both sing

cultureToasted almonds on top for crunch (adds tree nuts)

Storage. Fridge 3 days; good cold in lunch bowls.

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