Herbed Couscous with Peas and Pine Nuts

Herbed Couscous with Peas and Pine Nuts might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 337 calories, 9g of protein, and 15g of fat each. For $1.46 per serving, this recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 684 people were glad they tried this recipe. If you have fresh peas, kosher salt, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is brought to you by Fork Knife Swoon. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns a spectacular spoonacular score of 99%. Similar recipes include Herbed Couscous with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts, Couscous with Pine Nuts, and Couscous and Pine Nuts.

Servings: 4

Preparation duration: 5 minutes

Cooking duration: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1 cup dry couscous (usually found near rice and grains, or the international aisle of the grocery store)

1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped

1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 cup fresh or frozen peas (defrosted)

2 tsp fresh garlic, minced

kosher salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

1/3 cup pine nuts

1 shallot, minced

1-1/2 cups water

Equipment:

frying pan

Cooking instruction summary:

Bring the water and 1 tbsp of the olive oil to a boil. Stir in the couscous, remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the hot skillet. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic, shallot and peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas just begin to soften, about 1-2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the pea mixture and the herbs to the couscous and stir to combine. Serve warm.

 

Step by step:


1. Bring the water and 1 tbsp of the olive oil to a boil. Stir in the couscous, remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

2. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

3. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil to the hot skillet. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic, shallot and peas and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peas just begin to soften, about 1-2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Add the pea mixture and the herbs to the couscous and stir to combine.

5. Serve warm.


Nutrition Information:

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336k Calories
9g Protein
15g Total Fat
41g Carbs
39% Health Score
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Calories
336k
17%

Fat
15g
23%

  Saturated Fat
1g
10%

Carbohydrates
41g
14%

  Sugar
2g
3%

Cholesterol
0.0mg
0%

Sodium
204mg
9%

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Protein
9g
19%

Manganese
1mg
76%

Vitamin K
34µg
33%

Vitamin C
16mg
21%

Fiber
4g
19%

Phosphorus
184mg
18%

Copper
0.34mg
17%

Magnesium
62mg
16%

Vitamin B1
0.22mg
14%

Vitamin E
2mg
14%

Vitamin B3
2mg
14%

Zinc
1mg
11%

Iron
1mg
10%

Folate
40µg
10%

Vitamin B6
0.16mg
8%

Vitamin A
377IU
8%

Potassium
261mg
7%

Vitamin B2
0.11mg
7%

Vitamin B5
0.64mg
6%

Calcium
30mg
3%

Selenium
1µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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