Whole-Wheat Couscous with Parmesan & Peas

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Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup whole-wheat couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions

1. Combine broth, water and oil in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let plump for 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, cook peas on the stovetop or in the microwave according to package directions.

3. Add the peas, dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the couscous; mix gently and fluff with a fork. Serve hot, sprinkled with cheese.

Nutritional Information per Serving

  calories 208  carbohydrates 35  fat 4  saturated fat 1  mono unsaturated fat 2  protein 10  cholesterol 6  fiber 7  potassium 45     

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    Couscous, which is actually a type of tiny pasta, makes an almost-instant side dish. Happily, the whole-wheat variety is just as fast to prepare as regular couscous. Lemon zest is a delicious accent to nutty Parmesan in this Italian-inspired couscous.