Lemon Couscous with Peas and Carrots Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup water
2 carrots (about 8 oz), minced
1 cup purchased shelled fresh peas or frozen green peas
1 1/4 cups plain couscous
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp grated lemon peel
1 1/2 tbsp butter

Directions:

Bring broth and 1/4 cup water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook 2 minutes. Add peas; cook fresh peas 4 minutes or frozen peas 1 minute. Add couscous; cook 30 seconds, stirring often. Add lemon juice, lemon peel and butter; stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Season with salt and pepper; serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	187.6 Kcal (785 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.99g	6%
Cholesterol	8.38mg	3%
Sodium	175.44mg	7%
Potassium	191.89mg	4%
Total Carbs	32.31g	11%
Sugars	2.18g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.1g	12%
Protein	5.63g	11%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	25.4mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.61 Kcal (505 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.56g	6%
Cholesterol	5.39mg	3%
Sodium	112.79mg	7%
Potassium	123.37mg	4%
Total Carbs	20.77g	11%
Sugars	1.4g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	12%
Protein	3.62g	11%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	14%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	16.3mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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