Lemon Couscous with Peas and Carrots

Lemon Couscous with Peas and Carrots
Lemon Couscous with Peas and Carrots
This colorful couscous can be prepared in about 15 minutes. To cut that down to 10 minutes, mince the carrots in a processor.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Middle Eastern Vegetable Side Lemon Pea Carrot Spring Couscous Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • Carbohydrate 36 g(12%)
  • Cholesterol 8 mg(3%)
  • Fat 4 g(6%)
  • Fiber 4 g(17%)
  • Protein 7 g(15%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(10%)
  • Sodium 47 mg(2%)
  • Calories 206

Preparation Bring broth and 1/4 cup water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook 2 minutes. Add peas; cook fresh peas 4 minutes or frozen peas 1 minute. Add couscous; cook 30 seconds, stirring often. Add lemon juice, lemon peel and butter; stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Season with salt and pepper; serve.

Preparation Bring broth and 1/4 cup water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook 2 minutes. Add peas; cook fresh peas 4 minutes or frozen peas 1 minute. Add couscous; cook 30 seconds, stirring often. Add lemon juice, lemon peel and butter; stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Season with salt and pepper; serve.