Flawless & Fresh Couscous Primavera: Ultimate Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2cupsdry couscous

  • ½cupchopped green onions

  • 1fresh jalapeno pepper, finely diced

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • ½teaspoonground cumin

  • 1pinchcayenne pepper

  • 1pinchground black pepper

  • 2cupsvegetable stock

  • 1bunchasparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces

  • 1cupshelled fresh or thawed frozen peas

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh mint

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine couscous, green onion, jalapeño, olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a large bowl; stir until olive oil is completely incorporated.

  2. Bring vegetable stock, asparagus, and peas to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.

  3. 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories306
% 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
22%
Vitamin C
17mg
19%
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.

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