Citrus Thyme Couscous With Peas And Carrots
serves 2-4
This fast and easy flavored couscous makes a great side to just about any beef or chicken dish. The variations on it are endless. Start with a beef broth. Use orange zest instead. Add more vegetables or different herbs. And so on
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 sprig thyme
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
1 cup couscous
1/2 lemon, juiced (1 1/2-2 tablespoons)
1/2 lime, juiced (1-1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
prep: 5 minutes
total: 20 minutes
large saucepan with cover
grater (or zester)
1. In a large saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over medium heat. Add the thyme, then stir in the carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the peas and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add the couscous, then stir in the citrus juice, lemon zest and oil. Cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Remove the thyme and pour the couscous into a serving bowl. Stir to combine the ingredients well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Add the couscous, then stir in the citrus juice, lemon zest and oil. Cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Remove the thyme and pour the couscous into a serving bowl. Stir to combine the ingredients well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
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