LEMON COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND CARROTS

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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Lemon     Pea     Carrot     Spring     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup water
2 carrots (about 8 ounces), minced
1 cup purchased shelled fresh peas or frozen green peas
1 1/4 cups plain couscous
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 1/2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Bring broth and 1/4 cup water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots; 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; serve.

Anku Markvine
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5 stars!


Julianna Barrera
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This dish is delicious and healthy. What more could you ask for?


Trimurti 2052
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This recipe is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I highly recommend it!


Paulette Williams
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Madupa Rukshan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or fish. I also like to add a handful of chopped nuts for extra crunch.


Premyadav Yadav
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I made this dish for my picky eater kids and they loved it! They especially liked the sweet peas and carrots.


obasi winifred
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


MR All
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This dish is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect meal to enjoy on a warm summer day.


Martin Evans
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and herbs really elevate the flavor and make it a dish that I actually crave.


jeba islam
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make in the spring when fresh peas and carrots are in season. The lemon flavor really brightens up the dish.


Rao Ali
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and how light and fluffy the couscous was.


Ally B
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have a bag of frozen peas and carrots in my freezer, so this is a go-to meal for me when I'm short on time.


Ruvure Tizirai
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I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly this dish came together. I had dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


William 1612
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This dish is so versatile! I love that I can add different vegetables or proteins to change up the flavor. I've made it with chicken, shrimp, and even tofu. It's always delicious.


Micheal Wenzel
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. My family loves the bright lemon flavor and the peas and carrots add a nice crunch. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Anowar Hossan
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This lemon couscous was an absolute delight! The flavors of lemon, peas, and carrots came together beautifully, creating a dish that was both refreshing and satisfying. It was also incredibly easy to make, using simple ingredients I already had on ha


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