Couscous Primavera

Couscous Primavera

Combine couscous with fresh asparagus, green peas, and mint to create a light, delicious springtime side dish.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
306 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring vegetable stock, asparagus, and peas to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
Step 2
Combine couscous, green onion, jalapeño, olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a large bowl; stir until olive oil is completely incorporated.
Step 3
Pour stock, asparagus, and peas over couscous mixture; shake the 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.
Couscous Primavera
Couscous Primavera
Couscous Primavera
Couscous Primavera

Ingredients

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

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