Whole-Wheat Couscous with Parmesan & Peas

Whole-Wheat Couscous with Parmesan & Peas

Provided by: EatingWell

20 mins total 0 mins prep 208 calories/serving Full Screen

Servings

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.

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

• 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.
• 2. Meanwhile, cook peas on the stovetop or in the microwave according to package directions.
• 3. Add the peas, dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the couscous; mix gently and fluff with a fork. Serve hot, sprinkled with cheese.

• Filed under:
• Cheese,
• Vegetable,
• Pea,
• Mediterranean,
• Easy,
• 30 Minute,
• Quick,
• Vegetarian,
• Healthy,
• Low Calorie,
• Side Dish,
• Entertaining

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