Green Pea Couscous Recipes

WHOLE-WHEAT COUSCOUS WITH PARMESAN & PEAS

Steps:

• Combine broth, water and oil in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let plump for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook peas on the stovetop or in the microwave according to package directions.
• Add the peas, dill, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the couscous; mix gently and fluff with a fork. Serve hot, sprinkled with cheese.

COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND MINT

Steps:

• Put the couscous and peas in a large bowl and add 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Stir to combine and then cover with plastic wrap. Set aside to steam for 5 minutes.
• Uncover the bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes. Toss in the mint, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

GREEN PEA COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the couscous and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander.
• Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Stir in the zest, lemon juice, and honey and cook for 30 seconds. Add the couscous, peas, and red pepper and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the green onions, pine nuts, and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot or at room temperature.

COUSCOUS WITH GREEN PEAS, MINT AND CORIANDER

Steps:

• Cook couscous according to package directions, adding peas and coriander when you add couscous to hot water. When ready to fluff with a fork, add mint and toss to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.

GREEN PEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Mix soup, sour cream and 1/3 cup 4 cheese Mexican blend and salt together.
• Fold in peas.
• Spread into an 8X8 inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.
• Mix melted butter with cracker crumbs.
• Spread over top of cheese.
• Sprinkle Cayenne pepper over the top if using.
• Bake at 350 Degrees until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

COUSCOUS PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Combine couscous, green onion, jalapeno, 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 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.