Best Lemon Couscous With Peas And Carrots Recipes

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LEMON ISRAELI COUSCOUS



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For this lemon Israeli couscous, the grains are cooked in chicken stock for extra flavor and tossed with peas, mint, parsley, and lemon zest.

Provided by Renée Behnke

Categories     Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous*
2 cups homemade chicken stock or top-quality canned chicken broth, or more if needed
1 cup frozen petite peas
3 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, until tender and aromatic. Stir in the couscous and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, until evenly coated with oil and lightly toasty in aroma. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cover, decrease the heat to low, and simmer for 12 to 14 minutes, until tender.
  • Stir the peas, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and extra-virgin olive oil into the couscous, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook the couscous, stirring, over medium-low heat until the mint and lemon are aromatic, 2 to 3 minutes longer. The couscous should be tender and the mixture fluffy, not soupy. If it's too dry, add a few tablespoons more stock or water. Originally published July 14, 2009.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories

LEMON COUSCOUS RECIPE



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This is one of the fastest, easiest side dish recipes! Plus it's has a delicious bright flavor that pairs well with just about any main dish, it's incredibly versatile too.

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic ((1 large clove))
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth ((or vegetable broth))
1 tsp lemon zest
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, (or more to taste (optional)*)
1 cup (6 oz) couscous ((not pearl couscous))

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add garlic and saute until fragrant (not toasting and browning or it will be bitter!), about 20 seconds.
  • Remove from heat, pour in chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and season with salt to taste. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Pour in couscous, stir then remove from heat and immediately cover with lid. Let rest 4 - 5 minutes off heat.
  • Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Finish with a little more olive oil or broth to moisten if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 159 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND CARROTS



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Make and share this Lemon Couscous With Peas and Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by noway

Categories     Lemon

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and 1/4 cup water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add carrots and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add peas; cook fresh peas 4 minutes or frozen peas 1 minute.
  • Add couscous; cook 30 seconds, stirring often.
  • Add lemon juice, lemon peel and butter; stir until melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with fork.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

COUSCOUS WITH CARROTS AND RAISINS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 cups, 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/4-inch thick) (1 1/4 cups)
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 1/2 cups water
2/3 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 cups couscous

Steps:

  • Put the carrots olive oil, butter, salt, cinnamon, ginger, in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the water and raisins to the carrots and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, pull the saucepan off the heat, cover, and set aside until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is plump and tender, about 10 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, fluff the couscous with a fork.

COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND MINT



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup frozen peas
2 cups couscous
3 tablespoons butter
3 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas, and boil for 1 minute. Stir in the couscous and butter; turn off the heat. Cover the pan and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Add the mint and lemon juice to the couscous and fluff with a fork. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

LEMON COUSCOUS WITH BROCCOLI



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I combined two recipes to create this side with broccoli and pasta. The splash of lemon adds nice flavor. Instead of toasted almonds, you could also sprinkle servings with grated Parmesan cheese. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 tablespoon slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; cook and stir until crisp-tender., Add couscous and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in broth, lemon zest, lemon juice and seasonings; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until broth is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WHOLE WHEAT COUSCOUS WITH LEMON, PEAS, AND CHIVES



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Side     Picnic     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Pea     Spring     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Chive     Couscous     Lemon Juice     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup minced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 1/4 cups whole wheat or plain couscous (one 7.6-ounce box)
2 cups frozen petite peas, thawed
1/2 cup minced fresh chives
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add turmeric, onion, and garlic; sauté, stirring often, until onion is tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock; bring to a boil. Add couscous and stir to blend. Remove saucepan from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in peas, chives, and lemon zest and juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer couscous to a serving bowl, garnish with almonds, and serve.

COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND ONIONS



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This is another great recipe from Moosewood. This is quick, easy and yummy. You can try it with other pasta shapes too. Add feta to the top and serve with tomatoes and balsamic vinegar.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lactose Free

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup peas
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups water
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • Combine the onions and oil in a skillet. Cover and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Add the peas, sage, water salt and couscous. Cover and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, until the peas are tender and all of the water is absorbed.
  • Stir the couscous with a fork to fluff it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.9, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 301.1, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 8.3

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