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Mint Pea Couscous

Mint Pea Couscous

Israeli couscous is tossed with a minty-basil mix and sugar snap peas for a delicious, easy side dish.

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Recipe by scaron

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 1/3 cup Israeli couscous
1 3/4 cups hot water
1/4 cup packed basil leaves
2 tbsp packed mint leaves
2 tbsp sliced almonds
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, zest only
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper, to taste
1 9-oz box Green Giant Sugar Snap Peas, prepared according to package directions

Directions

1Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir the couscous into the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned.
2Pour the water into the saucepan slowly and stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 12 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
3Meanwhile, combine the basil, mint, almonds, olive oil, lemon zest and garlic in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
4Stir the mint mixture and the sugar snap peas into the couscous. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
5Serve either hot or cold.

Categories: Side Dishes, Rice & Grains, 30 Minutes Or Less, Vegetarian

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durandinner said:

My 5 year old and I loved this. We had it as a quick weeknight dinner but I will be bringing it cold to bbq's this summer. It's very simple but the flavors are very grown up and fresh.

6/11/2011 9:13:52 PM