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

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

Taqqiyyah Sulaiman
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it travels well.


Stephanie Onwuekwe
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This was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, carrots, and broccoli that needed to be used, and this recipe was perfect. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


Doomed Paradise
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I added some grilled chicken to this dish for extra protein, and it was perfect. The chicken added a nice smoky flavor to the dish.


Angel Sealey
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The vegetables were crisp and flavorful, and the couscous was cooked perfectly.


Isaac Cruz
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the couscous was light and fluffy.


Turkmen Boy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Sonu Baba
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. I felt good about feeding it to my family.


Rahime Behrami
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were amazing.


Linda B McDuffie (Lin lin)
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the colorful vegetables and the tasty dressing.


Jackie Diersen
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I made this for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the fresh, flavorful vegetables and the light, fluffy couscous.


Jonias Mamabolo
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This was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini, carrots, and broccoli that needed to be used, and this recipe was perfect. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


Dorcas Jeggs
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I'm not a huge couscous fan, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of vegetables, herbs, and spices was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ivan Rosas
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This couscous primavera was a hit with my family! The flavors were vibrant and fresh, and the dish was easy to make. I added some grilled chicken to it for extra protein, and it was perfect.