Lemon Couscous With Peas and Carrots |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Adapted from Bon Appetit. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth |
1/4 cup water |
2 carrots, minced |
1 cup shelled fresh peas or 1 cup frozen green pea |
1 1/4 cups couscous |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel |
1 1/2 tablespoons butter |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Bring chicken broth and 1/4 cup water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add carrots and cook 2 minutes.
3. Add peas; cook fresh peas 4 minutes or frozen peas 1 minute.
4. Add couscous; cook 30 seconds, stirring often.
5. Add lemon juice, lemon peel and butter; stir until melted and smooth.
6. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
7. Fluff with fork.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
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