Couscous Primavera

Name: Couscous Primavera
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 cups dry couscous; 0.5 cup chopped green onions; 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 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

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This couscous is a healthy, delicious, and easy side recipe that takes about 10 minutes to make. I'm borrowing the name from pasta primavera, which, like this recipe, takes advantage of fresh, seasonal, and green produce.

By

Chef John

Updated on January 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Combine couscous, green onion, jalapeño, 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 the 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 (per serving)

306	Calories
5g	Fat
54g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Sodium 164mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 17mg	85%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 343mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.