Couscous with Asparagus, Snow Peas and Radishes

Couscous with Asparagus, Snow Peas and Radishes is a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan side dish. One serving contains 200 calories, 7g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe serves 6. For $1.56 per serving, this recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 250 people have made this recipe and would make it again. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. This recipe from Vegetarian Times requires asparagus, vegetable broth, couscous, and snow peas. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 91%. This score is spectacular. Similar recipes include Spring Greens Salad With Asparagus, Snow Peas, Radishes, And Ho, Spring Greens Salad with Asparagus, Snow Peas, Radishes, and Honey Dijon Vinaigrette, and Asparagus, Peas, And Radishes With Fresh Tarragon.

Servings: 6

 

Ingredients:

½ lb. asparagus, sliced into ¼-inch rounds (about 1¾ cups)

2 Tbs. chopped chives

1 10-oz. pkg. couscous

3 Tbs. lemon juice

3 2-inch strips lemon zest

1 Tbs. chopped mint

2 Tbs. chopped parsley

3 radishes, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)

¼ lb. snow peas, sliced crosswise into ¼-inch strips (about 1 cup)

2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

Equipment:

pot

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

1. Cook asparagus and snow peas in large pot of boiling salted water 2 to 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain, and rinse under cold water.2. Bring broth and lemon zest to a boil in large pot. Put couscous in bowl, and stir in broth. Cover, and let stand 10 minutes. Discard lemon zest.3. Fluff couscous with fork, and stir in asparagus, snow peas, radishes, lemon juice, chives, parsley, and mint. Season with salt and pepper.

 

Step by step:


1. Cook asparagus and snow peas in large pot of boiling salted water 2 to 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender.

2. Drain, and rinse under cold water.

3. Bring broth and lemon zest to a boil in large pot. Put couscous in bowl, and stir in broth. Cover, and let stand 10 minutes. Discard lemon zest.

4. Fluff couscous with fork, and stir in asparagus, snow peas, radishes, lemon juice, chives, parsley, and mint. Season with salt and pepper.


Nutrition Information:

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199k Calories
7g Protein
0.43g Total Fat
41g Carbs
25% Health Score
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Calories
199k
10%

Fat
0.43g
1%

  Saturated Fat
0.09g
1%

Carbohydrates
41g
14%

  Sugar
2g
3%

Cholesterol
0.0mg
0%

Sodium
322mg
14%

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Protein
7g
15%

Vitamin K
42µg
41%

Manganese
0.48mg
24%

Vitamin C
18mg
23%

Vitamin A
792IU
16%

Fiber
3g
15%

Phosphorus
112mg
11%

Vitamin B3
2mg
11%

Vitamin B1
0.16mg
11%

Folate
42µg
11%

Copper
0.21mg
11%

Iron
1mg
10%

Vitamin B5
0.84mg
8%

Magnesium
32mg
8%

Vitamin B2
0.11mg
6%

Potassium
222mg
6%

Vitamin B6
0.12mg
6%

Zinc
0.69mg
5%

Vitamin E
0.51mg
3%

Calcium
33mg
3%

Selenium
1µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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