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COUSCOUS WITH PEAS, PROSCIUTTO AND MINT

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Steam couscous and thawed peas for 5 minutes, then toss with savory prosciutto and refreshing mint for a super quick meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

One 7.6-ounce box plain or whole wheat couscous
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (6 to 7 slices), cut into thin strips
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus 3/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest and thin slices of lemon, for serving
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small pot. Put the couscous and peas in a large bowl and pour the water over them. Stir once and then cover the top of the bowl with aluminum foil. Set aside to steam for 5 minutes.
Uncover the bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Toss in the prosciutto, mint, lemon juice and zest, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve at room temperature with lemon slices.

COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

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If you can boil water, you can make this supremely simple dish with couscous, prosciutto, peas and parsley.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

One 7.6-ounce box couscous
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto (6 to 7 slices), cut into thin strips
1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus lemon slices, for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small pot. Add the couscous and peas, stir once, cover and set aside to steam for 5 minutes.
Transfer the couscous mixture to a serving bowl and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Add the prosciutto, parsley, olive oil, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss well. Serve with lemon slices.

COUSCOUS PRIMAVERA

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This is a healthy, delicious, and easy side dish that takes about 10 minutes to make. I'm borrowing the name from Pasta Primavera which, like this recipe, takes advantage of fresh, seasonal, green produce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups dry couscous
½ cup chopped green onions
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable stock
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup shelled fresh or thawed frozen peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine couscous, green onion, jalapeno, olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a large bowl; stir until olive oil is completely incorporated.
Bring vegetable stock, asparagus, and peas to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
Pour stock, asparagus, and peas over couscous mixture; shake bowl to settle couscous into liquid. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g