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.

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