Green Pea Couscous

Name: Green Pea Couscous
Ingredients: 1/2 pound (1 1/2 cups) Israeli couscous; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and finely diced (see page 250); 3 green onions, green and pale green parts, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (see page 250); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound (1 1/2 cups) Israeli couscous
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon honey
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and finely diced (see page 250)
3 green onions, green and pale green parts, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (see page 250)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large saucepan.
2

Add the couscous and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
3

Drain well in a colander.
4

Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat.
5

Stir in the zest, lemon juice, and honey and cook for 30 seconds.
6

Add the couscous, peas, and red pepper and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
7

Stir in the green onions, pine nuts, and parsley and season with salt and pepper.
8

Serve hot or at room temperature.