Whole Wheat Couscous with Lemon, Peas, and Chives

Whole Wheat Couscous with Lemon, Peas, and Chives
Whole Wheat Couscous with Lemon, Peas, and Chives
Whole wheat couscous, a newcomer to supermarket shelves, gives this dish a nutty flavor—though standard couscous works just as well. Serve it with Slow-Baked Salmon or Miso-Glazed Salmon Steaks .
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 to 8 servings
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  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add turmeric, onion, and garlic; sauté, stirring often, until onion is tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock; bring to a boil. Add couscous and stir to blend. Remove saucepan from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in peas, chives, and lemon zest and juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer couscous to a serving bowl, garnish with almonds, and serve. Per serving: 197 calories, 6 g fat, 6 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add turmeric, onion, and garlic; sauté, stirring often, until onion is tender and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in stock; bring to a boil. Add couscous and stir to blend. Remove saucepan from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Stir in peas, chives, and lemon zest and juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer couscous to a serving bowl, garnish with almonds, and serve. Per serving: 197 calories, 6 g fat, 6 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit